Accounting Director

Overview:

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for a meaningful career where your skills make a real difference? As our Accounting Director, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial health of an organization that has been strengthening communities for 165 years!

The Accounting Director assists in general ledger maintenance and reconciliation, key partnership billing, month-and year-end closing of accounting records, and other key finance functions. This position identifies and prevents discrepancies and helps set up control systems.

Hiring Range: $55,000-$60,000

Benefits Include

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Free YMCA Membership
• Leadership Development Opportunities and Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule

OUR CULTURE: 

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes, applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to financial recordkeeping, including performing monthly reconciliations.
• Maintain adequate and effective internal controls in performing all areas of responsibility.
• Monitor, post and reconcile daily deposits including communication of funds received to team and appropriate journal entries. Also works with business team and field staff on center deposit reconciliations.
• Prepare a variety of daily journal entries as appropriate.
• Processes and distributes AP Checks ensuring monitoring and enforcing signatures controls. Will work closely with other Accounting Director to ensure seamless process.
• Serving as back up to other team members by being cross trained on and performing their daily tasks on occasion
• Work closely with other departments to respond to questions and confirm accuracy of transactions processed in all systems.
• Assist in annual audit preparation.
• Participate in a wide variety of projects and compile a variety of reports including but not limited to assisting with 1099 preparation, monthly audit of associates’ adherence to corporate credit card protocols, and escheating old outstanding payroll and accounts payable checks.
• Participate and attend special events and fundraising activities in support of the organization.
• Due to the nature of some duties performed, this position requires being in the office. Flexibility for the occasional need to work from home is allowed.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in an accounting environment.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills, and be multi-task proficient.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Exceptional computer skills (especially Excel) with the ability to adapt to new software, i.e., Microsoft Office, accounting and financial reporting tools.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a current motor vehicle license and acceptable driving record that meets YMCA standards.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated accounting experience in a complex multiple location organization
• Experience in accounting for a $20 million revenue budget accounting system for an organization