Accounting Manager - YMCA of the North Shore

Do you have proven experience working in a data driven environment focused on accuracy, an ability to produce timely results and an interest in leading people? If data drives you and you are a  “numbers” person with the ability to lead, this may be the job for you!  

The YMCA of the North Shore is a mission driven 60 million dollar non-profit organization with a centralized Finance team. Our active and engaging group is focused on ensuring support for the operations of 7 local YMCA facilities, 8 affordable housing properties and over 20 child care sites along the North Shore and southern New Hampshire. During a regular day, you will prepare certain complex or non-standard accounting transactions,  review standard accounting transactions including journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations, support the work of accountants and ensure month end processes and day to day general accounting operations are completed with a high level of accuracy and on time.  Working in a team environment you’ll support forecasting projects for our Local Y budgets and prepare for our annual audits across our business areas. You’ll need an eye for detail to produce and review accounting transactions, invoices, prepare  and help our operations team make informed decisions and ensure the appropriate accounting controls.

You have a solid background in Accounting or Finance, at least three years experience and you’re ready for a job that makes a difference in the lives of the community or the next step in your career. You have a way with people and can help them get to where they need to be when it comes to completing projects or learning something new and want to deepen your professional and leadership experience. You are often referred to when someone has a computer or excel question.  Deadlines don’t scare you and you feel satisfaction in ensuring high level accuracy, clear communication and that exceptional work continues on as efficiently as possible. 

In addition to quality work environment our YMCA offers competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities including;

• Paid training and development

• Advancement and growth opportunities within our seven YMCA locations.

• Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.

• Health and dental insurance for full time employees.

• 3 weeks paid vacation in addition to generous paid sick and personal time for full time staff.

• Retirement fund with 8% company contribution (once vested/no match required).

• Employer funded life insurance.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting 
• CPA license is preferred (or currently sitting for exams). 
• Experience or knowledge in nonprofit accounting. 
• Knowledge or intermediate accounting principles and US GAAP. 

The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.