Accounting Specialist

YMCA; English Village (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Accountant at YMCA Birmingham owns the vendor side of our accounting, including accounts payable, vendor relationships, the fleet fuel program, and fixed assets, and keeps it accurate and on time. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable owning a recurring set of deadlines, and motivated by knowing their work supports a mission-driven organization.

This position offers opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven nonprofit and work closely with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at the same time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Maintain accurate vendor records and required compliance documentation (such as W-9s and insurance certificates), and oversee 1099 reporting, related tax filings, and exemptions.
• Fuel & Credit Card Administration: Administer the organization's fleet fuel program and credit card system, including related reporting, refunds, and staff support.
• Accounts Payable: Oversee processing of vendor invoices and payments accurately and on schedule, and implement AP process improvements; Reconcile and record month-end accruals and vendor-related entries.
• Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset and capital project records, record depreciation entries, and reconcile fixed asset accounts as part of month-end close.
• Other: Other duties as assigned to support department and organizational needs.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 2401 20TH PLACE S - BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $55,090.00 - $60,276.00 Salary/year, About the Y

About the Y

At the YMCA, we're for youth development, for healthy living, and for social responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Every role at the Y, including the ones behind the scenes in Accounting, helps make that mission possible.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant owns the vendor side of our accounting, including accounts payable, vendor relationships, the fleet fuel program, and fixed assets, and keeps it accurate and on time. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, comfortable owning a recurring set of deadlines, and motivated by knowing their work supports a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Management

• Maintain accurate vendor records and required compliance documentation (such as W-9s and insurance certificates), and oversee 1099 reporting, related tax filings, and exemptions

Fuel & Credit Card Administration

• Administer the organization's fleet fuel program and credit card system, including related reporting, refunds, and staff support

Accounts Payable

• Oversee processing of vendor invoices and payments accurately and on schedule, and implement AP process improvements
• Reconcile and record month-end accruals and vendor-related entries

Fixed Assets

• Maintain fixed asset and capital project records, record depreciation entries, and reconcile fixed asset accounts as part of month-end close

Other

• Other duties as assigned to support department and organizational needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• 1 to 3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proficiency with Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines at the same time
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team