ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Job Details: Job Location: Association Office - Carpinteria, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $27.00Hourly, 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 ScheduleWhat 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 mannerOur Commitment to BelongingAt 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