Accounting Specialist

YMCA of Greater Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Disability & life insurance

Generous PTO/holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Free Y membership

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham is seeking a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own the vendor side of our books, handling accounts payable, vendor relationships, our fleet fuel program, and fixed assets with clear deadlines to own.

You'll join the Accounting Department and support accurate records, timely payments, and month-end close while contributing to a mission that strengthens youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel with strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: maintain vendor records and compliance documents.
• Fuel & Credit Card Administration: manage fleet fuel program and related reporting.
• Accounts Payable: process vendor invoices on time and reconcile entries.
• Fixed Assets: maintain asset records and depreciation; assist month-end close.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Full Time, Salaried, Exempt | YMCA of Greater Birmingham | Accounting Department

At the YMCA of Greater Birmingham, every reconciled account and on-time payment helps keep our doors open for kids, families, and neighbors across our community. We're for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and our Accounting team is a big part of how that happens.

We're looking for a detail-driven Accounting Specialist to own the vendor side of our books. You'll run accounts payable, vendor relationships, our fleet fuel program, and fixed assets, with a clear set of recurring deadlines that are yours to own.

Why you'll love it here

• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Disability & Life Insurance : Long-term disability (upon eligibility) and company-paid life insurance.
• Generous Time Off : A very generous PTO plan, 10 paid holidays, 6 weeks of paid FMLA, and 1 week of grandparent leave.
• Retirement : 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 12% company contribution after 2 years of eligibility.
• Family-Friendly Perks : Free Y membership, free summer day camp and afterschool care, one free session of summer resident camp, and discounts on childcare programs, youth sports, swim lessons, and more.
• Professional Development : Educational partnerships offering tuition discounts.
• A mission you can feel good about every single day

What you'll own

Vendor Management: Keep vendor records and compliance documents (W-9s, insurance certificates) accurate, and oversee 1099 reporting, related tax filings, and exemptions.

Fuel & Credit Card Administration: Run the organization's fleet fuel program and credit card system, including reporting, refunds, and supporting staff.

Accounts Payable: Oversee accurate, on-schedule processing of vendor invoices and payments, and find ways to make the AP process better. Reconcile and record month-end accruals and vendor-related entries.

Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset and capital project records, record depreciation, and reconcile fixed asset accounts during month-end close.

Plus: Other duties as assigned to support the department and the organization.

What you bring

You have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience. You're proficient in Excel, you catch the details others miss, and you can juggle multiple deadlines without dropping a ball. You communicate well, build good working relationships, and are just as comfortable working independently as you are on a team.

Ready to put your accounting skills to work for something bigger?

The YMCA is committed to the safety of children and youth. All employees complete required screening and abuse-prevention training.