Job Title: Staff Accountant I

Department: Accounting

Reporting to: Assistant Controller

Date:  5/8/2024

Position Status:

                    ☐      New            ☒    Updated

FLSA Status:

     ☐        Non-exempt      ☒        Exempt

Job Summary:

Maintains general ledger detail and sub-ledgers in supporting efforts of the organization with the ability to provide accurate, timely information to department managers and organizational leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Experience

• Up to 3 years experience in an accounting role

• Knowledge of systems tools

• Experience in fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of regulations and legal requirements to maintain financial and informational integrity of the organization

• Proficiency in Excel & Word

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

None

Other

• Self-initiating

• Committed to success of company

• Able to meet and exceed established goals

• Able to complete assignments within deadlines in fast-paced environment

• Able to work positively and professionally in both independent and team settings

• Able to work cooperatively with representatives of various Goodwill divisions, external partners, customers, vendors

• Able to foster cooperation among staff

• Capable of effectively organizing self, time and responsibilities

• Able to communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal manner

• Able to perform accurately and timely transactions, and safeguard information and records

• Able to master procedures, policies, and information technology systems within probationary training period and maintain that mastery over the course of employment

• Capable of maintaining strict corporate confidentiality

• Able to develop and lead team-wide capacity to achieve goals

• Capable of working in fast-paced environment with moderate stress

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

• Journal Entries and Month End Close

• Maintain the accuracy and reliability of accounts receivable and revenue transactions

• Creation and distribution of customer invoices 

• Safeguard the assets and resources of the organization

• Maintain records of transactions and file source documents

• Assist with the maintenance of payroll records, payable records, receivable records and sub-ledgers

• Respond to and resolve all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner

• Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses

• Prepare Goodwill Endowment, Inc. Financial Statements monthly 

90

• Other duties as assigned

10

Supervisory/Decision making Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  ☐ Yes ☒ No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

Contribution and Impact

Provide a summary of results or outcomes the position is accountable for.  

Timely filing of reports, accuracy of revenues, and producing monthly Endowment Financial Statements

Strategic Value

Describe how the position contributes to the business unit’s overall strategy.

The position impacts the timely recording of revenues, capital expenditures, and assists with preparation of the month end close.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

   Required   

• Standing

• Walking

• Repetitive Motions

   Preferred

• Reading

HAZARDS:

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

• Maintain records

• Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

• Verbal communication (including telephone)

• Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships

• Organize and prioritize information