Accounting Manager (42816)

Goodwill Gulf Coast•Mobile, AL

1d•$22 - $28

About The Position

Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by assuring that accounts receivables, payables, receipts and cash are processed efficiently and are handled responsibly to the highest of ethical standards. Function: To provide general accounting and bookkeeping functions for the Agency.

Requirements

Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a variety of people.
Must be able to market Goodwill Gulf Coast and explain the mission to the general public.
Must be a well-organized person and possess an excellent attention to detail.
Must have detailed understanding of a business office and the functions of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Must have general knowledge of accounting department functions.
Must have knowledge and experience with Excel spreadsheets and pdf editing.
Ability to use general office equipment including, but not limited to, computer keyboard by touch, copy machines, calculator. Ability to type and key punch documents and/or data, including numbers accurately, utilizing the touch method.
Must be able to keep personnel, trainee/clients, payroll, financial and other agency information confidential.
Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
Must be able to maintain an effective working relationship with, and among other employees.
Vision corrected to within normal limits.
Ability to work in a hectic environment with occasional periods of stress.
Ability to work set, full time schedule - Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional nights, and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 3 years, liability automobile insurance and be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier. Must be at least 21 years of age.
5 - 7 years of current experience in accounting or bookkeeping required.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and must be advanced in Excel.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively, using a computer keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Software knowledge and experience of Microsoft 365 is a plus.
Postsecondary coursework in accounting or Bookkeeping Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Knows how to process accounts payable and the entire check writing process including any automated transactions following internal controls and accounting standards.
Understanding and utilizing our Chart of Accounts when processing invoices including but not limited to function and cost centers.
Daily Review and monitoring of all accounts payable transactions in Icompleat and MIP for accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare back up information for invoices that need detail break out of function and cost centers such as telephone bills or insurance billings, but not limited to these.
Reviews and maintains all W-9 information for vendors and all EFT/ACH banking information confidentially and accurate.
Reviews all accounts payable batches in MIP in advance of check writing in conjunction with the Accounting Director.
Assists in processing accounts payable when needed.
Prepares, posts and records accounting entries as directed in appropriate journals in a timely manner in the accounting software for the various companies of Goodwill Gulf Coast.
Prepares, verifies and checks general bank reconciliations, and reports any discrepancies noted.
Monitor Daily Cash Balances as requested or required by Accounting Director.
Prepares and processes all accounts receivable billings; and records the cash and accounts receivable receipts of the agency, and reviews monthly the balances of various aging accounts and reports any problem areas; works in conjunction with the Accounting Director
Reviews the general office petty cash fund by controlling disbursements and reimbursements.
Tracks and prepares payments for insurance billings, other payroll related withholdings, keeping aware of the deadlines required by government or other agencies. This includes any Journal Entries that must be keyed into the Accounting Software.
Oversees the computer files and paper files of all bookkeeping/accounting files and the storage of files at year end.
Provide parent reports for the child development centers and the day program; and work with managers on any outstanding balances.
Maintains spreadsheets on office supply inventory, other accounts payable, other accounts receivable, and various other inventory or receivable accounts – as needed basis.
Assists the Accounting Director and CFO in preparation of month end and year-end financial statements.
Assists and prepares monthly financial reports for each Director, Assistant Vice-presidents, Vice-Presidents, CFO and CEO.
Assists the Accounting Director and CFO in the annual independent audit with prepared spreadsheets for analysis of balance sheet and major expenditure items.
Follows and maintains all internal control procedures set forth in the accounting department.
Maintain adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Fills in for accounting clerk or accounts payable clerk or other positions when needed.
Other duties as assigned.