YMCA of San Diego County · 4 hours ago
Junior Grant Accountant - CSS
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$34.43/hr - $41.32/hr
4+ years expYMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Junior Grant Accountant to perform a range of accounting tasks within the Community Support Services (CSS) region. The role involves creating journal entries, reconciling against the general ledger, auditing supporting documentation, and supervising the Accounts Payable Clerk.
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Responsibilities
Lead and provide backup to the Accounts Payable Clerk functions, including, processing invoices, expense reports, employee petty cash, cash advances, and check requests and scan/file into the General Ledger System
Responsible for assisting with periodic internal and external audits by reviewing all compiled supporting documentation including, but not limited to, Invoices, Cancelled Checks, Paystubs, and Timecards
Reviews and audits backup supporting documentation of monthly requests for reimbursement claims from funders for accuracy and completeness
Ensures all YMCA policies and procedures and financial reporting requirements are always adhered to
Responsible for the creation of Journal Entries, including all appropriate backup, and submit for final approval
Verifies all Journal Entries and Accounts Payable posted accurately to the General Ledger
Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with maintaining proper document storage and auditing
Participate in and attend all required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events and appropriate agency-wide committees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field or four (4) years' equivalent related experience required
A minimum of four (4) years' combined work experience required in accounting or finance required
A high volume, deadline driven environment with frequent interruptions required
Requires strong computer knowledge and data entry skills
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications required, with advanced proficiency in Excel a plus
Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and must be a self-starter
Demonstrated ability to identify issues, investigate solutions and resolve problems
Excellent critical-thinking, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
Commitment to providing outstanding customer service
Ability to work within various deadlines and respond to multiple demands
Ability to work in a very diverse setting with people of all backgrounds, culture, and orientation
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff and community partners
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work with confidential information
Must be self-aware, flexible, adaptable, and teachable
Ability to prioritize work to meet established deadlines
Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values; Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
Preferred
Previous exposure to accounting software and working knowledge of NetSuite a plus
Company
YMCA of San Diego County
YMCA of San Diego is committed to enhancing human life and assisting all individuals in realising their full potential as God's children.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.32MKey Investors
UnitedHealthcare
2022-08-10Grant· $0.32M
Leadership Team
T. Jonathan Hall
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
John Merritt
Senior Vice President & CIO
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