Job Description

Application Requirements:

• Current Resume
• Cover Letter

The Position:
The Staff Accountant’s role is to ensure accurate and efficient financial records. This position will support the finance department in various accounting functions, focusing on maintaining accurate financial data, processing transactions, and assisting with financial reporting specific to non-profit accounting standards.

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Experience with non-profit accounting, and grant management is a plus.

Additional Requisites:

• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (Sage experience preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work with moderate noise, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift or carry up to 50 lbs.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable/Receivable:

• Process invoices and payments, ensuring proper coding and approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Process donor contributions and ensure accurate recording.

General Ledger:

• Assist with maintaining the general ledger, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate coding of financial transactions.

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual program budgets.
• Support the preparation of grant reports, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

Accounting Management:

• Assist in tracking grant expenditures and ensuring proper allocation of funds.
• Maintain accurate records of grant-related financial transactions.
• Reconciliations.

Audit Support:

• Assist with the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and non-profit accounting standards.

Other Duties:

• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned. Assist with various duties associated with special events, fundraisers, or training which may happen outside of normal business hours.

Why Should You Apply?

• You want to make a difference and see positive change in our community!
• You are passionate about the YWCA's Mission and empowering others!
• You have the willingness to be creative and strive for excellence!
• You want to be part of a team that makes a difference in someone's life!

Compensation: $40,000 to $45,000 Annually.

The YWCA Charleston has been fostering self-sufficiency and independence. Originally designed as safe lodging for young women from rural communities coming to Charleston to pursue careers, the YWCA has evolved into the city’s most diverse and comprehensive network of social service programs. YWCA programs, facilities, and services assist more than 5,000 individuals annually. Equal opportunity is given to all applicants. The YWCA was built upon our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. We can continue to be successful when people are treated fairly and allowed to grow and achieve their potential. We take pride in treating people equally, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, blindness, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status.

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