Accountant

Apscareerportal; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Savings bank

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

YWCA Tri-County Area is seeking an Accountant to join the Finance team in Pottstown, PA. You’ll manage payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and revenue reconciliation across multiple programs.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in accounting, 2–3 years of nonprofit accounting or AP experience, and proficiency with Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office. You’ll work in a mission-driven environment focused on transparency and service to the community.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or related field required; 2–3 years nonprofit accounts payable/receivable experience preferred.
• Experience in grant management and nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and MS Office is required.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing and related tax reporting.
• Process payables/receivables and maintain vendor files.
• Reconcile program revenue and monthly statements; support grant revenue recognition.
• Assist with invoicing for tuition, services, and contributions; support year-end tasks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s degree in accounting or related accounting experience

Tools

Sage Intacct Accounting System

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Savings bank
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

JOB TITLE: Accountant

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week

SHIFT: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

SUPERVISOR: CEO

LOCATION: Pottstown, PA

WHO WE ARE:

YWCA Tri-County Area is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YW serves more than 3,000 people annually in Montgomery, Chester, and Berks counties as a leader in advocating for girls, women, and families. YWCA's quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Education & Prevention Programs that include enrichment, STEM learning, and recreation; adult education and English as a Second Language; workforce development; Foster Grandparent Program; and holistic wraparound services. Mission-based advocacy efforts raise awareness, offer issue education, and build social capital around women's empowerment, racial and social justice, and safe and healthy communities.

YWCA Tri-County Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive salaries and benefit packages.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

YWCA Tri-County Area is looking for a dedicated individual to serve as an Accountant with our Finance team managing all functions related to revenue, billing, and journal entries. YWCA Tri-County Area is a growing non-profit with diversified revenue channels including tuition, rental income, government grants, foundation grants, and fee-for-service contracts. The accountant position will support the revenue accounting responsibilities for YW3CA's Dignity Kitchen, Property Management, and Direct Service Programs. The accountant position supports YW3CA's departments with invoicing, monitoring, and recording contributions, planned giving, sponsorship, in-kind donations, and grant revenue. The accountant supports fee-for-service programs with invoicing, collecting payment, recording revenue, and the reconciliation of accounting system with program specific databases. In addition, the accountant position may be responsible for reconciliation of all accounts receivable, and income related general ledger accounts.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (Includes, but not limited to):

Payroll Processing:

• Manage all functions related to payroll, employee benefits, and payroll tax reporting
• Ensure timely submission of payroll
• Manage processing and reconciliation of employee and employer paid benefits
• Manage processing and reconciliation of YW Retirement (pension) and 401K plans
• Monitor and maintain paid time off accruals
• Provide training and support for management and staff to use APS payroll system
• Review and abide by company policies and procedures
• Reconcile payroll related GL payable and expenses accounts biweekly
• Monitor and update allocation by employee and program

Accounts Receivable and Payable Processing :

• Process YW3CA expense invoices, ensuring all documents are complete, process payments via Bill.com and offline check payments.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic and paper files of account payable records by vendor, including complete detailed invoices and proof of payment per YW3CA policy and government grant standards.
• Process EPIC direct service payments, ensuring all paperwork is complete per funder requirements and audit standards.
• Complete weekly out of pocket expense and mileage reimbursement processing via Divvy app.
• Ensure program revenue received in program specific software is recorded in the accounting system
• Receive and record program income daily and complete monthly reconciliation.
• Manage financial functions of Early Education Center department including weekly tuition billing, agency contracts, and end-of-year tax statements.
• Submit an accurate monthly invoice to CACFP
• Support Advancement Department in managing invoicing and payment receipt for contributions, planned giving, sponsorship, and grants.
• Serve as a resource to Advancement staff on all revenue inquiries.
• Monitor and record unearned and earned revenue appropriately.
• Reconcile Kindful to accounting system monthly.
• Accurately monitor and bill EEC tuition.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Receive and record revenue daily and complete monthly reconciliation.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position expectations.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE POSITION

• Strong desire for continued growth and learning.
• Working knowledge of Sage Intacct Accounting System
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.
• Willingness to attend participate in occasional trips to attend conferences, seminars, and meetings.
• Willingness to work required non-traditional hours based on operational needs.
• Strong relational skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, families, and members of the community.
• Understanding of YWCA's mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as a part of a larger team.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to serve the local community and projects attitude of respect, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to all.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of all information related to organizational finances, payroll, employee data, etc.
• Experience performing a wide range of duties directly related to grant management activities.
• Understanding principles, theories, and practices of budget management.
• Highly organized results-oriented thinker with ability to implement processes independently.
• Proactive attitude and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure.
• Microsoft office suite experience required.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related accounting experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years proven accounts payable experience (preferred).

Equal Opportunity Employer

YWCA Tri-County Area is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy that employees and applicants will not be subjected to unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, col-or, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran's status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state, federal or local laws.

Accordingly, YWCA Tri-County Area will hire, train, and promote individuals in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; make decisions according to the principle of equal opportunity by imposing only bona fide occupational qualification requirements for employment opportunities; and administer all personnel practices and programs (including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, transfers, and training) in accordance with this Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

YWCA Tri-County Area is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, YWCA Tri-County Area is unable to sponsor employment for international candidates at this time.