Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Competitive salary
Job Title: Accountant
FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday -Friday, 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
Supervisor: Director of Finance & Accounting
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. YW’s quality programs and services focus on education, designed to build individual, family, and community success: early childhood education; Youth Empowerment 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:
YW3CA is seeking an Accountant to support the administration of YW3CA’s government grants within the finance department. The Accountant will be responsible for financial and administration of federal, state, and local government grant programs while serving as the day-to-day point of contact for Government Grant Fiscal Administrators and internal stakeholders. This includes reviewing grant documents for fiscal and administration requirements, providing guidance to program directors regarding fiscal and compliance requirements, and managing a government grant budget and grant fiscal reporting. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is energetic, organized, and self-motivated, eager to join our fast-paced finance department. The Accountant will serve as a leader of the organization’s government grant financial compliance and as a positive contributing member of the organization’s finance team.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (Includes, But Not Limited to):
Maintain the general ledger and monitor entries made by the AR/AP Accountant
Reconciliation for all ledger accounts monthly
Enter and maintain departmental budgets
Communicate on a regular basis with departments about their budgets
Maintain direct responsibility for all fiscal and accounting functions associated with the contract between the YW3CA and government funders.
Reviews all expenditures for government grants to ensure compliance with YW3CA and government procurement requirements.
Ensures compliance with requirements such as time and effort reporting, financial & progress reporting.
Completes timely journal entries as necessary
Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE POSITION
Experience working with Sage Intacct.
Understanding YWCA’s mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
Experience performing a wide range of duties directly related to grant management activities.
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with many different internal and external stakeholders.
Understanding principles, theories, and practices of budget management.
Highly organized results-oriented thinker with ability to implement processes independently.
Proactive attitude and initiative.
Outstanding written and spoken communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure.
Microsoft office suite experience required.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (required) or equivalent work experience commensurate with the proven ability to perform the above stated duties.
Three (3) years’ experience working with federal grant administration.
Three (3) years’ experience accounting knowledge.