Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Weekly Hours: Part-time;Monday- Friday;

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: Commensurate with skills and experience

The YWCA of Western MA is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. The YW provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Our programs and services include crisis shelter and transitional housing for survivors and their families, counseling, SafePlan court advocacy, community education, supervised visitation, and vocational training for youth ages of 17-24. The YWCA provides services at several sites, including Holyoke, Northampton, Westfield, and our primary Springfield campus.

Expectations of all employees

In the performance of essential and general job responsibilities, all YWCA employees are expected to:

• Demonstrate commitment to the YWCA’s mission and principles of trauma-informed work.
• Represent the YWCA in a professional and competent manner to participants, community members, organizational partners, and others.
• Perform quality work within program guidelines and deadlines.
• Work effectively as a team contributor and foster a positive working environment.
• Work independently while understanding the need for communication and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Maintain professional behavior and strict confidentiality.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard and adjusting journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform month end reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Cash management responsibilities including deposits, managing outstanding checks, and posting cash receipts and receivables timely.
• Assist and support the department through cross training as the backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Liaise with the property manager on rent payments and security deposits.
• Prepare and post rental property entries and other activity in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist with year-end audit process including preparing audit schedules, field questions from auditors, and assistance with obtaining necessary documentation as needed.
• Ad hoc reporting and projects.
• All other relevant duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2-3 years experience or an Associate’s degree in Accounting with five or more years experience in bookkeeping/accounting or equivalent;
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing required;
• Must have the ability to work independently and within a team atmosphere;
• Bookkeeping and basic accounting skills required;
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheets, word processing, and accounting programs required;
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and computer skills;
• Access to reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required; and
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of YWCA of Western Massachusetts to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the YWCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

The YWCA is an “at-will” equal opportunity employer. While the YWCA will continue to operate with care regarding employment decisions, the YWCA and its employees may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, and without advance notice. Exceptions include select, non-exempt positions covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

The YWCA, in our effort to provide safety to those we serve, and to protect our agency, performs criminal offender record information (CORI) checks on all prospective employees. Final offers of employment are contingent upon receipt of an acceptable CORI report as solely determined by the YWCA.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD

All employment at the YWCA begins with a 120-day Introductory Period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, MA 01118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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