Accountant

Ymc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA seeks a capable accountant to support daily financial operations for a not-for-profit organization. You will manage the general ledger, oversee month-end closings, and coordinate audits. The role includes supervising AP/AR, processing invoices, and handling grant billing.

With a four-year accounting degree and 3+ years’ experience, you will work in a detailed, independent manner across Microsoft Office and Excel, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting or related field.
• At least three years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; must be proficient in Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate accounting technology and reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work independently and audit work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and oversee month-end and year-end closings.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable; process invoices and payments.
• Handle daily financial operations and cash management; deposit receipts and manage vendor statements.
• Coordinate and support annual audits and ensure internal controls compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This role will oversee the organization’s daily financial activities, encompassing the recording and examination of financial transactions, reconciliation of accounts, management of accounts payable and receivable, and cash flow management. Additionally, the accountant may play a role in conducting various financial analyses as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Supervise the accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
• Create and manage vendor accounts and information in the Y’s operations and accounting systems.
• Process billing for grants, donors, and others as required.

Daily Financial Operations and Cash Management:

• Oversees processing of all incoming checks, including payments for early education, membership, corporate billing, summer and vacation camps, rental groups, donations, and others to ensure receipts are posted and deposited daily.
• Reviews vendor statements and processes invoices for payment.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate and support the annual audit process, including compiling and preparing reports as required.
• Ensure proper levels of approval to ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Other:

• Demonstrate the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) year degree in accounting or related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; must be facile in excel.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate accounting technology and reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work independently and audit work efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• More than three (3) years of experience in an accounting role.
• Specific experience in performing accounting work for a not-for-profit organization.
• Experience as the lead accountant for an organization of similar size and complexity.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand at desk; use hands to handle or feel or talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, or crawl or lift and move items up to 25 pounds.