Finance Specialist

Job Title:                  Finance Specialist

FLSA Status:           Non-Exempt

Reports to:               Chief Financial Officer

Job Purpose                                                                                                                       

To provide financial services in support of the YWCA mission and programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities                                                                           

• Assist CFO with accounting responsibilities, cash management, and reporting requirements to a variety of stakeholders.


• Assist in the preparation and review of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.


• Maintain accurate and up to date records of accounts receivable.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure financial data is accurate and complete.


• Prepares monthly journal entries and correction of entries.


• Preparation of account reconciliation and accruals.


• Oversee the Accounts Receivable process to include maintaining expenses by program/funder


• Participates in month-end and year-end closing processes.


• Help maintain accurate financial records and ensure adherence to accounting principles and best practices.


• Attend staff meetings and trainings.


• Commitment to the YWCA mission of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women.


• Other related duties as required and/or assigned.

Qualifications                                                                                                                     

• Associate’s degree in accounting or related field, preferred.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, nonprofit accounting preferred.


• Experience with technical accounting, including journal entries and accrual accounting.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a team and follow-through on projects.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Working Conditions                                                                                                         

• Forty (40) hour workweek


• Employee works in an office environment and is protected from weather conditions and contaminants.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                   

• Standing or sitting for long periods, bending, stooping and occasional lifting.


• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing).


• Ability to communicate effectively, in person and in writing, with guests, staff, donors, vendors, and volunteers.

Personal Characteristics                                                                                                

The successful individual will demonstrate the following:

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and professional boundaries and ensure own behavior is consistent with professional ethical standards.


• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the organizations goals of empowering women and eliminating racism.


• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.


• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of consumers.


• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the consumer and the organization.


• Organization: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities.


• Technological Aptitude: Understand software applications and maintain skills necessary to effectively perform key responsibilities through use of company utilized programs.

***YWCA St. Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.***