Staff Accountant

Join the YMCA of Metro Fort Worth as our new Staff Accountant!

Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth impacts lives every day. We are a leading non-profit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are currently looking to expand our team by adding a Staff Accountant to our financial department. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our organization. This position will focus on handling day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the organization’s mission through diligent financial management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a passion for supporting a cause through sound financial stewardship.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.

As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and nonprofit financial practices is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and strong knowledge of Excel.
• Attention to Detail: Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in an accessible way.
• Integrity: High level of integrity and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial data.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with nonprofit compliance and tax regulations (e.g., IRS Form 990).
• CPA or working towards CPA certification is a plus.

Essential Functions

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the organization’s general ledger, ensuring accuracy in all transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll entries.
• Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and other reports as requested by the CFO, Controller, Finance Director, and Board of Directors.
• Budget and Forecast Monitoring: Assist in monitoring organizational budgets and. forecasts, tracking expenditures, and ensuring that costs stay within approved limits.
• Audit Support: Assist with audit preparation and serve as a point of contact during the audit process.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, grant requirements, and nonprofit accounting standards, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Expense Tracking: Monitor and categorize expenses to ensure accurate reporting for internal and external purposes.
• Reporting: Complete routine reporting related to cash, revenue and other financial measures.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Fiscal Management - Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Developing Self & Others - Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Communication & Influence - Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Project Management - Ensures project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Required Certifications

MISSION

To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services and relationships that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

AREAS OF IMPACT

The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life.

Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:

Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.

Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.

Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.

The yearly salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidates experience.

The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.

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