Senior Accountant

POSITION PURPOSE

Provide financial support services to departments and employees within YPO, including account and bank reconciliations, preparation of and analyzing journal entries, month end reporting, researching GAAP requirements and special projects in a multi-currency environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of bank reconciliations for checking, credit card, and foreign currency accounts.
• Process and manage assigned balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Analyze and properly record various types of multi-currency entries.
• Provide support to the Controller and Finance Director during annual financial audit.
• Prepare and evaluate month-end budget analysis for assigned departments and respond to inquiries from managers.
• Evaluate and approve payment requests for assigned departments.
• Research and maintain current knowledge of GAAP requirements for accurate reporting of various issues.
• Create and streamline processes to improve accuracy and time management of current procedures.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Cross-train to learn other roles in the Finance Department.
• Accountable for applying YPO Policies & Procedures consistently and accurately.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, manage, and evaluate various monthly reconciliations related to chapter dues, with communications to Chapter Administrators and Chapter Officers as appropriate.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including the process of recording purchases, sales and depreciation expense each month.
• Generate monthly CRM Dues Revenue Recognition and analyze for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Annual government census reports.
• Review sponsorship contracts for information, initiate invoicing and track collection of all YPO Sponsorship revenue, including communication with internal and external sources.
• Evaluate and approve payment requests for Network Support & Development Funds, working closely with management team members in the Networks Department
• Administration for Concur invoice processing and Concur expense processing systems providing support for management team inquiries and system issues.

SKILLS

• Ability to translate financial detail into useful management information.
• Analytical and logical orientation.
• Commitment to detail and superior follow up systems.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be proactive in achieving desired outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with all levels of associates.
• Ability to work within an environment of frequently changing priorities and as an integral part of a team.
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours as needed.
• Sensitivity to a multi-cultural environment.

EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND

• Four or more years progressive accounting experience.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Multi-currency accounting experience preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics SL experience preferred.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION

• College degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.

EOE

YPO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. YPO takes pride in supporting a diverse workforce and demonstrates this through its policies and practices. YPO does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.