Accounting Manager (Administrative)

The salary for this position starts at $68,212. We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

1. Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager performs specialized accounting tasks of moderate difficulty, including preparation of financial statements and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Provide accounting guidance to programs and departments throughout the association. Supervise accountant and accounts payable teams.
2. Essential Functions:
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including assuring timely production of financial statements, preparing journal entries for accruals, adjusting entries, related documentation and audit workpapers.Serve as accounting expert for customer relationship management software relating to financial transactions.Review and validate journal entries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.Supervise accounts payable operations including corporate credit card program, employee expense reimbursement and vendor invoice payments.Assist with resolving escalated issues and identifying process improvements.Supervise accountant functions and provide guidance for bank reconciliations and cash handling.Provide comprehensive fiscal knowledge and accounting support to branches, departments and/or programs.Assist in developing financial policies and procedures, creating consistencies, efficiencies and implementing best practices.
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the AVP of Accounting who reports to the Executive Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer. The incumbent provides the Association with finance/accounting support and interacts regularly with Branch Executives, Program Directors and other Association Staff.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; demonstrated experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Minimum of five (5) plus years of accounting experience, with demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, methods, and applications.Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience.Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, methods, and applications.Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Excellent organizational skills along with attention to detail.Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks with conflicting deadlines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Proficient user of the Microsoft Office suite and spreadsheet preparation.
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Great Plains.Experience with improving and streamlining business practices.Experience working in non-profit accounting.Bi/multilingual.

5. Work Conditions:
Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time.Must be able to travel locally for meeting, training and events.
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Senior Director of Accounting and Chief Financial Officer or their representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch or Associations success.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the associations mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.