Senior Accounting Associate - Seasonal

Description

Make a meaningful impact with a flexible, seasonal accounting opportunity! The YMCA is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for a seasonal position running November through April, with the potential to continue employment beyond the season in a modified role with adjusted responsibilities. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys meaningful work, values flexibility, and wants to make a difference in their local community.

We offer two flexible opportunities to fit your availability: 

• Approximately 20 hours per week supporting either the Boothbay Region YMCA in Boothbay Harbor or the Central Lincoln County YMCA in Damariscotta.
• Approximately 40 hours per week supporting both organizations. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Collaborates with the Director of Operations and CEO to promote healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Serves as a role model for staff, participants, and the community.

· Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, volunteers, participants, and community partners and connects participants to the YMCA. Manages day-to-day relationships with financial consultants and vendors.

· Provides guidance, observations, and feedback to finance team members to support staff growth and ensure they meet financial standards.

· Manage accounts receivable by ensuring incoming payments such as grants and other sources are accurately recorded, properly allocated, and reconciled to supporting documentation.

· Monitors bank accounts and cash balances to ensure adequate funds are available to meet operational obligations, including scheduled check payments, and manages internal bank account transfers to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of unrestricted and restricted funds, supporting effective cash flow management and financial reporting.

· Collaborates with the CEO, Director of Operations, and Department Directors to support responsible budgeting, monthly financial reporting, and financial reforecasting. Ensures accurate tracking of program revenue and expenses, maintains complete financial records, and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency, and operational controls.

· Coordinates month-end and year-end accounting procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial close, including preparation of monthly financial statements, and recording of year-end adjusting entries and other required journal entries.

· Coordinates the annual audit process, prepares supporting schedules and documentation, and works with external auditors to facilitate timely completion.

· Maintains compliance with applicable accounting standards, legal requirements, financial policies, internal controls, and financial reporting, including supporting the external auditors with the IRS Form 990, YUSA reporting, and audited financial statements.

· As a Mandated Reporter, recognizes signs of abuse or neglect and reports to supervisor and the appropriate authorities.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Experience and Skill Requirements:

· 5-7 years of experience in a related field.

· Strong leadership skills.

· Team player, with superb interpersonal skills. An ability to partner with co-workers and work with the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.  

· Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, lead others, work independently, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. 

· General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software. 

· Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with access to personal vehicle preferred. 

Essential Education Requirements: 

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent in education and closely related work experience.