Accounting Assistant

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Dayton, OH

6d•$24 - $26

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports the Accounting Manager with the Agency’s record keeping and financial reporting requirements. The role requires solid accounting skills and includes purchasing, supply and gift-certificate administration, retail reporting and audits, invoicing, filing, bank deposits, and providing backup support for other Finance Office functions. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, work independently and cooperatively, and follow Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards. The role requires a valid driver’s license and adequate vehicle insurance when using a personal vehicle for Agency business, as well as the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Certificate of Higher Education in Accounting, or high school graduation with five years of General Ledger experience.
Five years’ experience in General Ledger.
Two years’ experience working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision and cooperatively as a team member.
Ability to complete projects and assignments in a timely and efficient manner and deal with daily operational challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent customer service, organizational, writing, reading, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate well to consumers and employees.
Self-motivated, with strong numerical and detail-oriented skills.
When using a personal vehicle for Agency business, maintain a valid driver’s license, a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, and adequate vehicle liability insurance; promptly notify Human Resources if unable to maintain these requirements.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds occasionally, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage the Agency’s purchasing function, including purchasing supplies and services, maintaining related records, and reviewing requisitions for appropriate approvals.
Investigate purchasing options, such as blanket purchase orders, extended payment options, and quality discounts, to obtain the best price.
Issue and monitor gift certificates used at GESMV retail stores.
Maintain Agency supply inventory and distribute supplies to Agency personnel and other locations according to established schedules and orders.
Manage the Finance office petty cash fund.
Compile, prepare, and audit Statements of Business for Agency retail outlets and record information on worksheets for entry into Agency financial records.
Audit automobiles donated and sold through the Agency’s auction process.
Invoice various services using MAS90 accounting software.
Serve as backup for other Finance Office functions and learn their detailed procedures to support timely and accurate reporting.
File paperwork in the Business Office.
Take prepared bank deposits to the bank.
Comply with Agency policies, procedures, and safety standards and maintain standards required by CARF, the Department of Labor, and other regulatory bodies.
Perform additional job-related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.