FTR Accountant

GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY • San Jose, CA

6d • $72,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant supports the financial operations of Goodwill of Silicon Valley by performing a wide range of accounting, reporting, and analytical tasks. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and organizational policies. The accountant collaborates with internal departments to maintain transparent and timely financial reporting that supports Goodwill’s mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of verifiable accounting experience post degree required
• Good familiarity of Netsuite ERP.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of productivity software (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Knowledge of some AI tools which can improve work efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong work ethic to self-manage work load and deliver a high quality output is needed in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a min GPA of 3.75 or better.
• 4 years of heavy accounting based professional experience in retail, nonprofits, or manufacturing based firms.
• Solid grasp of unit cost economics, static and dynamic allocations, inventory valuations, intercompany eliminations related work and processes in Netsuite ERP.
• Working towards or a desire to obtain CPA license.
• Nonprofit accounting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, Inventory and intercompany accounts.
• Ensure proper classification of income and expenses in accordance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
• Process vendor invoices and employee reimbursements ensuring accuracy, approval, and compliance with policy.
• Manage accounts receivable, including preparation of invoices, application of payments, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
• Maintain vendor files, W-9s, and ensure timely preparation of 1099s.
• Track restricted funds, grant expenditures, and reporting requirements.
• Assist program managers in understanding financial statements and budget utilization.
• Prepare financial reports for grants and contracts as required by funding agencies.
• Assist in payroll processing and reconciliation with HR records.
• Record payroll journal entries and ensure accuracy of benefit and tax allocations.
• Assist with annual external audit and tax filings by providing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and organizational policies.
• Participate in internal control reviews and help implement process improvements.

Benefits

• Company will cover CPA exams costs and $1K towards preparative materials, subject to satisfactory progress towards this goal and successful completion of CPA tests and licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level