About this role
BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
- FREE YMCA Family Gym Membership and Program Discounts
- FREE Medical HMO Plans Available, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Programs, Basic Life Insurance
- Affordable Medical PPO Option
- Education Assistance Program Up To $1,500 per year
- YMCA Retirement Fund
- Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Flexible Schedule
What Does an Accounting Assistant Do?
- Enter and process third party payments and reconcile to member and organization accounts
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities to ensure government and agency receivable transactions are estimated and recorded into the proper accounting period
- Process physical and ACH payments received at the Association Office and complete deposit procedures related to those transactions
- Prepare journal entries as needed
- Serve as primary backup for Accounts Payable Manager
- Generate financial reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash collections, and bad debt analysis and work with staff to update billing information and collect past due balances
- Communicate, coordinate and train branch staff on proper membership and operating processes and procedures
- Communicate to collection agencies and chargeback centers to ensure accuracy with members disputing charges, send to collections, or those removed from collections
- Work with members and staff to resolve account discrepancies and/or ensure that payments are correctly applied and received in a timely fashion
- Assist branches in processing and uploading any required data and information needed by third party agencies in their billing requirements
- Utilize various communication channels, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to follow up with members and collect outstanding payments (i.e. dues and donations) in a confidential manner
Our Commitment to Belonging
At the Channel Islands YMCA, we are committed to building bridges within our communities. We aspire to create spaces, experiences, and a culture where all people belong and feel connected.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Associate’s degree (Accounting or Finance preferred); related work experience may offset degree requirement
- 2+ years' experience in related work preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs and ability to quickly learn new systems
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Complete required certifications within 60 days of hire
- Complete all required Branch and Position specific trainings as required within two weeks of hire
- Ability to obtain a criminal record clearance
- Maintain a valid California driver’s license, active participation in the California DMV Pull Program, an acceptable driving record and approval status as determined by the Channel Islands YMCA and/or its insurance carrier