Accounting Assistant

YWCA Greater Lafayette; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

YWCA Greater Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a dependable Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, including coding invoices, processing payments, and assisting with month-end close.

The role requires an associate degree (or equivalent) and 1–2 years in accounting or bookkeeping, ideally in a nonprofit setting. This is a full-time, in-person position within the Administration Department with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; related experience considered.
• 1–2 years in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable/receivable and general-ledger activities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Code invoices, expense reports, cash receipts, deposits, and routine journal entries.
• Process accounts payable and prepare payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank deposits, and payment posting.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Research discrepancies and resolve accounting issues with Controller/Finance staff.
• Support monthly closing with standard journal entries and schedules.
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documents.
• Assist with annual audit preparation and respond to document requests.
• Work with program staff to clarify account coding and deadlines.
• Support implementation of financial policies and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Accounting software

Job description

YWCA Greater Lafayette | Lafayette, Indiana
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | In-Person
Salary: $40,000 annually

YWCA Greater Lafayette is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant to support the organization’s day-to-day financial operations.

This position is an important part of maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting monthly accounting activities, and ensuring documentation is complete and audit-ready. The ideal candidate enjoys organized, detail-focused work and wants to use their accounting skills in support of a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

YWCA Greater Lafayette is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

What You’ll Do

• Enter and accurately code invoices, expense reports, cash receipts, deposits, and routine journal entries.
• Process accounts payable, including organizing invoices, routing them for approval, entering transactions, and preparing payments.
• Assist with accounts receivable, cash receipts, bank deposits, and payment posting.
• Reconcile assigned bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance-sheet accounts.
• Research discrepancies and work with the Controller and other staff to resolve accounting issues.
• Support the monthly closing process by preparing standard journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper financial records, contracts, and supporting documents.
• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering records, preparing workpapers, and responding to document requests.
• Work with program directors, managers, and staff to clarify account coding, documentation requirements, and financial deadlines.
• Support the implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Protect confidential financial, employee, donor, client, and organizational information.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• An associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• At least one to two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance. Nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and general-ledger activities.
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely work.
• The ability to organize records, manage multiple deadlines, and follow established financial procedures.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with employees across departments.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person position within YWCA Greater Lafayette’s Administration Department. The Accounting Assistant reports to the Controller or Finance Director.

Employment requires successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint check.

Compensation and Benefits

YWCA Greater Lafayette offers an annual salary of $40,000 and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including health insurance, retirement benefits, and professional-development opportunities.

YWCA Greater Lafayette is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.