Grant Accounting Manager - CSS

Grant Accounting Manager - CSS

YMCA of San Diego County seeks a Grant Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions within CSS.

• Supervise and motivate accounting staff to achieve departmental goals, including recruitment, training, management, coaching, performance management, workflow oversight, staff development, and recognition; assist with daily/monthly tasks and projects.
• Oversee comprehensive accounting procedures: accounts payable management, cash handling, cash advance, petty cash, expense report processing; ensure prompt settlement of vendor invoices and expense vouchers while maintaining accurate records and control reports.
• Ensure adherence to YMCA policies, procedures, and financial reporting requirements; maintain communication with ASL for compliance.
• Generate and submit complex monthly adjusting journal entries with supporting documentation for final approval.
• Lead continuous training sessions for direct reports and branch staff covering accounting and administrative procedures, including invoice coding and expense report documentation.
• Verify accuracy of journal entries and accounts payable postings in the general ledger and perform necessary GL reconciliation and research.
• Conduct End of Days (EODs) for the designated region, compile month‑end packets, audit petty cash submissions, monitor cash hand receipts, and perform QA checks on accounts payable processes.
• Oversee and monitor the accounts payable function for all branches within the region.
• Supervise the compilation and consolidation of audit and claim‑related backup documentation.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned and assist with document storage and auditing.
• Participate in required staff meetings, trainings, YMCA staff development events, and agency‑wide committees.

• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout San Diego County.

• Accounts Payable Clerk, Junior Grant Accountant - CSS.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years of administration, accounting, or finance work experience.
• 1 to 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Accounting/GAAP knowledge required; non‑profit experience a plus.
• Experience in an accounting environment with compliance to specific governmental regulations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Kronos, Net Suite, and Adaptive strongly preferred.

• Effective communication skills internally and externally.
• Analytical skills, assessing processes for efficiency and policy compliance and recommending changes.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and oral communication skills.
• High proficiency in organization, planning, and administrative procedures.
• Outstanding critical thinking, troubleshooting, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a diverse setting with people of all backgrounds.
• Independent and collaborative teamwork.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidential information handling.
• Self‑awareness, flexibility, adaptability, and teachability.
• Strong prioritization to meet deadlines.
• Alignment with YMCA 4 Core Values.

• Fingerprinting and arrest notification required before reporting to work.
• Exclusion and debarment checks prior to first day and monthly thereafter.

USD $94,719.84 – $ per year.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Accounting, Auditing, and Finance
• Non‑profit Organizations

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