Accounting Clerk - Los Angeles, United States - YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.

YMCA of Metropolitan L.A.

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals.

With twenty-six branches, three camps and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career and make an impact

We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community and deliver incredible programming

Position Description
The Accounting Clerk is an integral team member of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles' Accounting & Finance department.

They work closely with the rest of the Accounting & Finance department, our 26 branches and cross functional teams on matters related to payroll, wage and hours and accounting.

They are responsible for performing daily payroll functions in an accurate and timely matter, providing support to the branches with payroll related issues, performing various accounting duties and supporting other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Account Payable and Accounting Procedures.
Thorough, detailed, insists on accuracy and strives for excellence
Ability to be highly proactive, organized and attentive to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks/problems quickly and manage multiple requests/expectations
Ability to exercise highest level of discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to relate well to individuals at all levels and departments
Selfstarter with confident and professional approach to work and a team environment
Ability to work well with a team and independently with limited supervision
Demonstrate experience in identifying endtoend business process, and structuring workflows to support those processes
Knowledge of HR/payroll systems (preferably Ceridian)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
Experience in supporting and performing accounting functions a plus

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The Accounting Clerk Responsible for:

Scanning of confidential information.
Opening AP invoice mail
PaperSave Workflow invoice entry information
Auto Pay and pending approval invoice Data entry
Back up data entry of PO invoices.
Maintain accounting records
Handle shipping services
Metro mail services
Mailing of AP checks
Work on other special projects as assigned

Maintain Accounting Records

Date Stamp U.S mail
Scan U.S mail to proper Queues
U.S Stamp all outgoing mail
Review all check stubs and make folders
Pull and refile backups for AP team as needed
Assist in pulling backups for all Audits when needed (GL)

Maintain / Data Entry of branches Queues

Preparer PaperSave Workflow invoice entry of all invoice information for AP Manager to audit before forwarding to Branches
Data Entry of all regular pending invoices
Data entry of All Auto-Pays
Back up for PO Data Entry
Work as a team at all times

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.