Staff Accountant (56079)

At **YSS**, every dollar has a purpose—and every financial decision impacts the youth and families we serve. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented **Staff Accountant** who thrives on organization, accuracy, and problem-solving. This is an opportunity to play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and helping build a solid foundation for future growth. Supporting our Finance Department and under the supervision of the CFO, the Staff Accountant will ensure accurate data entry into the general ledger through monthly account reconciliations and assist with adjusting entries, monthly financials, and the annual budget process. This position will work closely with the Finance team and other departments to provide precise and timely financial reporting that aligns with our agency's mission. **What You'll Do...** **Financial Reporting & Reconciliation** - Analyze monthly revenues and expenses to support financial statement preparation. - Prepare assigned account reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting. - Support month-end close, including general ledger review, journal entries, accruals, and WellsOne coding review. **Budgeting & Financial Analysis** - Assist with monthly financial reporting and distribution to agency departments. - Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities in partnership with the CFO and Finance team. **Grant & Project Support** - Support grant billing, funding tracking updates, and program-specific billing needs (including ASSET and Aftercare). - Assist with finance projects, research requests, and maintenance of financial policies and procedures. **Team Collaboration & Support** - Provide backup support to the Accounting Manager and Finance team as needed. - Enter charitable contributions into the donor database and assist with monthly fundraising reports. - Participate in internal meetings and support Finance team priorities. - Collaborate across programs to support campus operations and mission delivery. *This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.* **Who You Are...** You’re **detail-oriented** and steady, with a knack for bringing structure to complex financial information. You enjoy digging into the details, resolving discrepancies, and **creating accurate, reliable numbers** others can trust. You understand that strong accounting supports strong mission work. **What We Provide...** We invest in people—because when you thrive, so do the communities we serve. At **YSS**, you’ll find meaningful work, strong support, and benefits designed for real life. **Supportive Culture & Work Environment** - Supportive leadership team and mission-driven culture - Flexibility and autonomy in a collaborative environment - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees **Health & Wellness Benefits** - Comprehensive health insurance - Voluntary dental and vision insurance - Life insurance and long-term disability coverage - Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) / Health Savings Account (HSA) options - Flu shots and mental health support resources - Paid membership to the Athletic Club of Ames **Time Off & Work-Life Balance** - Generous paid time off (4 weeks PTO) - Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday - Volunteer time off **Financial & Retirement Benefits** - Competitive salary - Supplemental compensation award - 403(b) retirement savings plan **Professional & Career Support** - Professional liability insurance coverage - Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer This role is ideal for an accountant who **enjoys more than routine bookkeeping**. You'll have the opportunity to **make a meaningful impact** by helping strengthen financial systems that support life-changing services for youth and families. If you enjoy untangling complex accounts, identifying opportunities for improvement, and creating systems that *…