Looking to grow your accounting career? Join our Finance team and play a key role in daily operations, reporting, and month-end close.
YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL
The Junior Staff Accountant supports the Finance department by performing daily accounting tasks, including AP, AR, bookkeeping entries, month-end close activities, and any other accounting, finance, or data keeping duties assigned by the Accounting Manager or CFO.
Minimum associate's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance required
Internship, school project, or volunteer experience related to business administration, accounting, or finance
Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, AI Prompting, Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively
Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion
Eagerness to learn and grow within a financial role
Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen
Clear a Level 2 background check*
Accounts Payable
Enter all invoices submitted to the accounting system in a timely manner
Prepare, print, and mail checks in accordance with our two-week AP cycle
Maintain accurate checklist of recurring invoices
Maintain up-to-date vendor information spreadsheet
Distribute invoices received directly to us to appropriate approver
Communicate with vendors and internal staff regarding invoicing assistance
Accounts Receivable
Create and deliver monthly invoices for various payees
Maintain spreadsheet of all receivables
Maintain communication with payees regarding payment status, etc.
Bookkeeping
Entry of daily POS sales from the DAXKO system
Entry of Development batches as they are provided
Entry of various other functions such as prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, etc.
Month-End Close
Prepare month-end workpapers for accounting managers review for assigned general ledger accounts, including AP, AR, accruals, etc.
Sales tax preparation and filing
Flexibility to adjust schedule around tight monthly deadlines
Annual Responsibilities, as they arise
Assist the Accounting Manager and CFO in annual accounting functions such as budget, audit support, and year-end close
Flexibility to adjust schedules around these very important deadlines
Contract Database Management
Operate Fit implementation and ongoing contract database management
Other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned by the Accounting Manager or CFO