Staff Accountant

YMCA of the USA; Arlington (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is seeking an experienced accountant to support daily deposits, journal entries, payables, receivables, and month-end tasks across multiple branches.

If you bring GAAP knowledge, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with teams while maintaining confidentiality, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with financial information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Commitment to outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Compile and reconcile daily deposits from all branches and the administrative office against accounting reports.
• Record daily journal entries for all deposits.
• Partner with Frost Bank to resolve payment exceptions and banking discrepancies.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Oversee the accounts payable process for multiple branch locations, including invoice verification, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs.
• Monitor credit accounts and reconcile transactions with approved check requests.
• Prepare monthly scholarship reports.
• Reconcile and process monthly ACH billing for new accounts as they are established.
• Monitor, investigate, and resolve disputed membership billing transactions through Merchant Services.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries.
• Support the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Maintain and provide quarterly updates to the Association's internal control documentation.
• Reconcile the monthly Frost bank statement.
• Reconcile prepaid expense and accrued liability accounts monthly.
• Prepare documentation and reporting for annual 1099 filings.
• Administer the contract labor process.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture by providing responsive accounting support to branches and administrative departments.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

For more than 60 years, the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA has served the community of Greater Arlington, Mansfield, and Kennedale communities. We believe a healthy community is a strong one. Through our innovative programs, we address health disparities, support mental wellness, and removed financial barriers improving spirit, mind, and body.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and standard accounting practices.


• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.


• Commitment to providing outstanding customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Compile and reconcile daily deposits from all branches and the administrative office against accounting reports.


• Record daily journal entries for all deposits.


• Partner with Frost Bank to resolve payment exceptions and banking discrepancies.


• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and timely.


• Oversee the accounts payable process for multiple branch locations, including invoice verification, coding, approval tracking, and payment processing.


• Prepare and process weekly check runs.


• Monitor credit accounts and reconcile transactions with approved check requests.


• Prepare monthly scholarship reports.


• Reconcile and process monthly ACH billing for new accounts as they are established.


• Monitor, investigate, and resolve disputed membership billing transactions through Merchant Services.


• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries.


• Support the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.


• Maintain and provide quarterly updates to the Association's internal control documentation.


• Reconcile the monthly Frost bank statement.


• Reconcile prepaid expense and accrued liability accounts monthly.


• Prepare documentation and reporting for annual 1099 filings.


• Administer the contract labor process.


• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture by providing responsive accounting support to branches and administrative departments.


• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position offers the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week after an initial onboarding period.