Accountant II
OUR CULTURE:
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership.
Our Guiding Principles are as follows:
We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities.
We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team.
We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities.
We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other.
We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve.
We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice.
We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations.
We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.
All staff members--front-line, management, full- and part-time--and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.
These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
Enrollment:
Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
Satisfaction:
Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Relationship Building:
Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants.
Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
Education and Conversion:
Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
Volunteerism and Leadership:
Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
Ownership:
Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION
Summary:
Performs a variety of administrative and accounting functions:
including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and coordinating a wide range of accounting processes.
This position will include tracking and organizing data required for grant reporting and budgeting.
Essential Functions:
Completes federal, state and local grant invoice creation, including compliance review of all expenses Manages the month and year end closing processes for select federal, state and local grants Tracks and records receipts based on federal guidelines Reviews expenses based on federal grant guidelines for allowability, reasonableness and necessity Reviews grant contracts and necessary documentation and completes grant checklists for revenue recognition.
Enters all association ledger activity into the accounting system, ensuring proper general ledger accounting treatment Collaborates with the Sr.
Director of Finance, Compliance, and IT on the annual single audit and any grant monitoring visits conducted by funders Reviews CACFP monthly A/R documentation and submits CACFP monthly activity to the State of Michigan Monitors CACFP sites for compliance around the program requirements as required by the State of Michigan Reconciles the CACFP fund balance to the State of Michigan balance and provides guidance to Association Food Service director on budget and available funds Reviews general ledger activity by program classification code to ensure expenditures are booked to the correct grant/program Manages employee time and effort documentation related to federal, state, and local grant wage activity and reconciles to actual billed time Allocates employee fringe benefits to correct grant program based on time and effort documentation Critically reviews administrative expenditures and allocates to grants based on allowability guidelines Completes monthly restricted net assets, membership, childcare and program revenue financial reports Oversees the organization's DHS compliance, processes payments and provides guidance to Childcare Billing Specialists on proper system postings for users Develops and implements internal audits for federal and state grant programs for compliance to contractual requirements based on contract and compliance supplements Audits purchases made on company purchase cards for compliance with association policies Updates budget tracking documents with actual general ledger activity after month end close Completes the month end and year end financial close for Tri Cities Family YMCA service agreement.
Completes monthly grant reporting for Tri Cities Family YMCA grants under service agreement.
Reconciles Tri Cities balance sheet accounts monthly Reviews and posts Tri Cities Family YMCA A/R activity Provides other accounting department coverage as needed; acts as a member of a cross functional team Contributes opinions; provides feedback and technical knowledge Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION$19 - $24 hourly; Full Time; Non-Exempt 40 hours/week)BENEFITS (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES) Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts! Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year 9 Paid Holidays per year 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here 403(b) retirement savings account The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
More information can be found here.
Paid Parental Leave Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family Community Discounts, and more! QUALIFICATIONSAn Associate's degree from a college or university required, bachelor's degree preferred; with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance; Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, initiative, follow-through and the ability to prioritize work while providing outstanding service to people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
Strong understanding and ability to create and work within Microsoft Excel documents.
Experience working with federal grant programs preferred.
Working knowledge of computers and ability to learn new software necessary.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first 60 days First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days Blood Borne Pathogen trainingPI228136604 Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Balance Sheet Billing Child Care Coordinating Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership.
Our Guiding Principles are as follows:
We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities.
We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team.
We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities.
We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other.
We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve.
We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them.
We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice.
We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations.
We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country.
All staff members--front-line, management, full- and part-time--and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement.
These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
Enrollment:
Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
Satisfaction:
Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Relationship Building:
Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants.
Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
Education and Conversion:
Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
Volunteerism and Leadership:
Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
Ownership:
Staff and volunteers encourage members to own the YMCA, using words such as we, us, and our association (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION
Summary:
Performs a variety of administrative and accounting functions:
including planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and coordinating a wide range of accounting processes.
This position will include tracking and organizing data required for grant reporting and budgeting.
Essential Functions:
Completes federal, state and local grant invoice creation, including compliance review of all expenses Manages the month and year end closing processes for select federal, state and local grants Tracks and records receipts based on federal guidelines Reviews expenses based on federal grant guidelines for allowability, reasonableness and necessity Reviews grant contracts and necessary documentation and completes grant checklists for revenue recognition.
Enters all association ledger activity into the accounting system, ensuring proper general ledger accounting treatment Collaborates with the Sr.
Director of Finance, Compliance, and IT on the annual single audit and any grant monitoring visits conducted by funders Reviews CACFP monthly A/R documentation and submits CACFP monthly activity to the State of Michigan Monitors CACFP sites for compliance around the program requirements as required by the State of Michigan Reconciles the CACFP fund balance to the State of Michigan balance and provides guidance to Association Food Service director on budget and available funds Reviews general ledger activity by program classification code to ensure expenditures are booked to the correct grant/program Manages employee time and effort documentation related to federal, state, and local grant wage activity and reconciles to actual billed time Allocates employee fringe benefits to correct grant program based on time and effort documentation Critically reviews administrative expenditures and allocates to grants based on allowability guidelines Completes monthly restricted net assets, membership, childcare and program revenue financial reports Oversees the organization's DHS compliance, processes payments and provides guidance to Childcare Billing Specialists on proper system postings for users Develops and implements internal audits for federal and state grant programs for compliance to contractual requirements based on contract and compliance supplements Audits purchases made on company purchase cards for compliance with association policies Updates budget tracking documents with actual general ledger activity after month end close Completes the month end and year end financial close for Tri Cities Family YMCA service agreement.
Completes monthly grant reporting for Tri Cities Family YMCA grants under service agreement.
Reconciles Tri Cities balance sheet accounts monthly Reviews and posts Tri Cities Family YMCA A/R activity Provides other accounting department coverage as needed; acts as a member of a cross functional team Contributes opinions; provides feedback and technical knowledge Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION$19 - $24 hourly; Full Time; Non-Exempt 40 hours/week)BENEFITS (FULL TIME EMPLOYEES) Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts! Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off, beginning at 3 weeks per year 9 Paid Holidays per year 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility, learn more here 403(b) retirement savings account The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
More information can be found here.
Paid Parental Leave Long term disability, basic life insurance and other voluntary benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities Access to the Employee Assistance Program and resources for you and your family Community Discounts, and more! QUALIFICATIONSAn Associate's degree from a college or university required, bachelor's degree preferred; with an emphasis in accounting and/or finance; Strong interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, initiative, follow-through and the ability to prioritize work while providing outstanding service to people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
Strong understanding and ability to create and work within Microsoft Excel documents.
Experience working with federal grant programs preferred.
Working knowledge of computers and ability to learn new software necessary.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first 60 days First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days Blood Borne Pathogen trainingPI228136604 Recommended Skills Administration Auditing Balance Sheet Billing Child Care Coordinating Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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