Accounting Supervisor, YWCA, Seattle, WA

Accounting Supervisor

Posted on: June 14, 2013
Posted by: YWCA

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Supervisor directs and supervises the Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions along with three Accounts Payable Specialists. The Accounting Supervisor will prepare bank and account reconciliations, as directed, maintain the general ledger system, including the chart of accounts and associated processes, prepare and enter monthly journal entries. The Accounting Supervisor will also assist the Controller with preparation for annual audit process and maintain fixed asset system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent will supervise three Accounting Assistants. Supervisory duties will include training, mentoring, review of work product and employee performance reviews
• Manage the general ledger, including monthly journal entries
• Maintain the fixed asset system
• Prepare bank and account reconciliations
• Determine if supporting documentation is sufficient to pay vendor
• Determine validity of GL coding
• Mentor, answer questions, resolve issues of employees
• Collaborate and report information with co-workers
• Answer questions, provide information and research questions for all other staff within the agency
• Support the YWCA's Social Justice Initiative by understanding how racism, sexism, classism and other oppressions play out in institutions and systems
• Coach and mentor direct reports to provide culturally relevant conflict resolution and problem solving strategies
• Assure that volunteers are treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, ethnic background, gender or socioeconomic background. Incorporate volunteers, where applicable, into program operations
• Provide adequate opportunities for direct reports to receive volunteer management training

QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• BA/BS degree preferred; AA degree with additional experience can substitute for degree
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible financial accounting experience; some non-profit experience preferred
• Ability to function effectively as a member of the Business Office team
• Intermediate computer skills with MS Office; specifically Excel
• Experience with automated accounting software; familiarity with ACCPAC for Windows preferred
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize work\meet deadlines
• Dedication to providing excellent customer service
• Ability to work and interact with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Exhibits commitment to YWCA mission
• Core competencies expected: Analytical thinking, Coaching, Discernment/Judgment and Conflict Management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THIS POSITION

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In performing this position, the employee:

• Constantly sits while doing indoor work including operating a computer
• Occasional local travel to multiple locations for off-site meetings
• Occasionally uses hands and wrists, fingering, handling, grasping and reaching in using telephones, computers, fax machines and other office equipment and supplies
• Occasionally lifts/carries up to 10 pounds in performing duties in the office
• Occasionally stands, squats, kneels, bends and walks in performing duties in the office and in traveling to off-site meetings

*Constantly requires this activity or exposure 66+% of the time, frequently: 33%-66%, occasionally: up to 33%.

RATES, HOURS, BENEFITS

• Pay grade 34; range – min $20.30; mid $25.38, per hour
• 40 hours per week (Flexible Shifts)
• Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement plan, plus generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• As a condition of employment, the YWCA requires all employees hired on or after July, 1 2009 to make a 5% contribution into a 403(b) plan sponsored by the YWCA until they are eligible for the YWCA Retirement Plan. Once an employee is eligible (typically after two years) for the YWCA Retirement Plan, that individual is no longer required to participate in the 403B plan, but is required to participate in the YWCA Retirement Plan at a reduced pay rate of 5%. This reduction in pay coupled with a local YWCA and National YWCA match reaffirms the YWCA's commitment to the long-term self sufficiency of our staff and is a benefit for YWCA employees. It is important to note; however, the 5% reduced pay rate will lead to a reduction in pay, but, will never reduce wages below the minimum wage required by the State of Washington. This new pay rate will be the basis of any future YWCA salary adjustments. If you have worked in a YWCA agency previously and qualified for YWCA retirement, your deducted wages along with YWCA contributions will immediately be transferred to the YWCA retirement

HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to bkeller@ywcaworks.org.