Accountant na YMCA of Greater Richmond

About Us

For over 170 years, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has been a trusted partner in helping kids, families, and neighborhoods thrive. With 16 branches and an annual budget of $60 million, we are committed to building each person's spirit, mind, and body.

We're embracing a digital transformation that will modernize our financial systems, improve efficiency, and empower our teams with data-driven insight. As we shift toward a startup-like culture that values innovation, agility, and accountability, we're looking for people who want to help shape the next chapter of our legacy.

About the Role

We're seeking a forward-thinking Accountant who is as comfortable with process improvement and technology as they are with balance sheets and journal entries.

This role is a unique opportunity to support the implementation of a new accounting system (such as NetSuite) and integrate it with our new CRM platform (such as Salesforce). You'll collaborate across multiple departments to design smarter workflows, improve data integrity, and drive system adoption.

If you're looking for a stable mission driven organization while being energized by transformation, collaboration, and building systems that make a real impact, we want to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

· Support the implementation and integration of the organization's new accounting and CRM systems.

· Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across financial operations.

· Contribute to strategic decision-making by providing insights from financial and system data.

· Develop documentation and train team members on new workflows and tools.

· Partner with cross-functional teams to map and optimize processes between finance and other departments.

· Support month-end and year-end close by preparing JEs, bank and GL reconciliations, accruals, maintaining schedules, and ensuring accuracy.

· Assist with audit, 990, and budget development and tracking.

· Maintain and record assets and liabilities in accordance with GAAP.

· Perform other accounting and administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; Active CPA preferred.

· Extensive knowledge of GAAP principles.

· Experience implementing or migrating accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).

· Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and data integrations between platforms.

· Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.

· Excited by modernization, problem-solving, and cross-department collaboration.

· Accounting experience, including general ledger management and financial reporting.

Why Join Us

· Salary: Up to $75,000, depending on experience and CPA status.

· 12% retirement contribution once vested.

· Free YMCA membership and programs for employee and family.

· Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, sick leave

· Health, dental, and vision insurance.

· Hybrid schedule available after the training period.

· Be a key leader in our digital transformation, not just maintaining systems but helping build them.

· Work in a mission-driven environment where financial excellence directly supports community impact.

· Join a leadership team committed to innovation, transparency, and growth.

· Be part of a culture that celebrates learning, creativity, and forward-thinking.