Accounting Assistant

TC Industries Of Canada Company; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide support in daily accounting operations and financial reporting. This role involves managing payroll, accounts payable, and ensuring financial statements are accurate and timely. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Accounting and have 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and excellent attention to detail are essential. Benefits include YMCA membership, PTO, and a 401(a) plan after one year.

Benefits

YMCA membership with program discounts

PTO (Paid Time Off)

401(a) Plan with matching

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience with accrual accounting or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of finance regulations is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and monthly closings.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and record payroll entries accurately.
• Manage Accounts Payable functions including cutting checks and reconciling Ledgers.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Math skills

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Accounting Assistant assists with day-to-day accounting, monthly closings and general ledger account reconciliations and supports the Finance Director to ensure financial statements are accurate and submitted monthly to the Board of Directors on a timely basis. Prepare and record daily and monthly journal entries, including recurring and auto-reversing journal entries. Assist with special projects requiring basic knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).

Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Pay: $18 - $23

YMCA PROVIDED BENEFITS

• YMCA membership with program discounts
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(a) Plan after 1 year matching 10% of earnings
• Group Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Development Training

OPTIONAL BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• NH Paid FML
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 403(b) Savings
• Roth Savings

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Process bi-weekly payroll, including compilation of any prior period adjustments and manual checks.
• Record bi-weekly and quarterly payroll entries to ensure payroll expenses, taxes, and other withholdings are properly recognized for each cost center.
• Manage Paid Time Off balances for employees.
• Perform Accounts Payable functions, including cutting weekly checks, managing auto-draft payments, reconciling Payables Subledger to General Ledger, and preparation of year-end 1099 reporting data.
• Book daily cash entries to ensure receipts of cash, credit cards and other payments are properly recorded for each cost center.
• Assume responsibility for remote deposit of checks and physical deposit of cash items.
• Assume responsibility for completion and appropriate documentation of all monthly bank reconciliations. Assist with research of outstanding items.
• Enter receivables, invoiced payments, and annual payments to accurately track and report on insurance memberships, camp outdoor education, camp rentals, and other receivables.
• Reconcile other financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information for balance sheet accounts as requested.
• Assist with general accounting projects, year-end audit preparation, and annual budget preparation.
• Prepare monthly statistical reports for Child Care and for Exeter Area YMCA.
• Assist in the tracking of the organization’s fixed assets, record new capital assets and maintain documentation on all fixed assets.
• Assist with general administrative office duties including copiers, mail distribution, and office supplies.
• Assist with special accounting projects as requested.
• Complete required risk management and child abuse training.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements if suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and/or policy violations are observed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience with accrual accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• General knowledge of finance regulations.
• Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and the use of automated and integrated payroll, accounting databases and HRIS systems required.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate needs.
• Must be able to speak and hear staff, vendors, and general public in person and over phone.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and 10-key adding machine or calculator.
• Ability to view computer monitor for long periods.

Southern District YMCA is an Equal Opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of SDYMCA to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetic information.

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