Accountant

This position supports the work of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Controller, this position is responsible for general accounting functions, including accounts payable vendor management, accounts receivable and cash receipts processing, and fixed asset accounting.

Essential Functions

• Exports financial data and transactions from source systems, reformats, and imports into the accounting system on a weekly basis. Researches account issues, evaluates data to determine appropriate revenue recognition and/or accounting period, and prepares journal entries as needed.

• Supports Accounts Payable by managing vendor setup and assisting with 1099s and escheats.

• Supports Accounts Receivable / Cash Receipts by posting cash receipts into the accounting system, making bank deposits, and assisting with collections as needed.  
• Maintains fixed asset records, prepares and processes journal entries for reclassifications, asset clearing, depreciation, and construction-in-progress.
• Prepares correcting journal entries and completes assigned reconciliations and monthly financial closing tasks.
• Assists with the annual audit process.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting 

At our Association, safeguarding children is everyone's responsibility, regardless of role or position. All employees are strictly required to maintain awareness of our abuse prevention and reporting policies. You must take immediate, appropriate action in accordance with our protocols and legal mandates if any standard of safety is compromised or if abuse is suspected.  

We Take Care of Our People

We're passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we have a comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being. 

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees. 
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future. 
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave. 
• Additional Perks: Employee household membership to facilities operated by the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina and discounts on programs throughout the association. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment-related decisions are based on job-related qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful criteria. 

Mission: “Helping all people reach their God-given potential in spirit, mind, and body.”

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business/finance/accounting or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school (minimum). Bachelor’s degree preferred. One to two years of accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and finance/accountingspecific software applications.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and formula-based reconciliations, to manage data exported from multiple financial systems. Experience with Power Query preferred, particularly for combining and cleaning data from multiple source systems.
• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment within an open work space environment.
• Strong customer service skills when working with members and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of commitment to and ability to communicate the YMCA mission