Accounting Specialist

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago•Great Lakes, IL

27d

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist performs accounting functions for Great Lakes procurement and accounting support, including verifying cash, credit and debit card payments and meal calculations; compiling and posting financial documents; and reconciling invoices. The role also provides oversight to accounting technicians to support accurate processes and data validation. It implements organizational strategies, sustains policies and procedures, and typically works on projects and tasks spanning 3–12 months. The position collects and processes food procurement documents and meal payments from assigned Galleys, prepares financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract requirements, processes payroll deduction information, and manages invoice coding, posting, and vendor statement reconciliation. It serves as the primary Host App support and technical expert, helps coordinate cashier training, and supports food service reporting, billing, accounts receivable invoicing, and government payment workflows. The role also plans and manages its own work, solves routine-complexity problems under general supervision, adapts to change, and represents Goodwill in the community.

Requirements

Two years of college education or equivalent experience, and at least one year of experience.
Valid Real ID driver’s license and an automobile.
Strong analytical, accuracy, efficiency, and solution-oriented skills.
Must be a U.S. citizen as defined by U.S. Navy security guidelines.
Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 90 days of hire; inability to obtain it may result in removal from or termination of the position.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect food procurement documents and meal payments from assigned Galleys, handle cash accurately, and make bank deposits.
Accurately post and enter food procurement documents for assigned Galleys using Excel spreadsheets.
Compile data accurately to produce financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract requirements.
Verify and compile Uniform Replacement information and Employee Meal Deduction data, and submit weekly spreadsheets and documents for payroll deductions.
Code and post invoices using the Solomon Accounting system, and reconcile vendor statements to confirm invoices have been received, posted, and properly applied.
Provide primary support and technical expertise for the Host App.
Coordinate Galley Cashier Training by ensuring Accounting Technicians are trained accurately and assigning the training schedule.
Support the 365-day food service reporting process, tri-monthly billing packet, and A/R invoicing before audit by the Navy customer.
Oversee training for Account Technicians on proper procedures and protocol.
Enter payment information accurately into the government’s Wide Area Work Flow system according to contract specifications.
Plan and manage routine responsibilities and special assignments; periodically serve as a team member or subject matter expert on projects.
Communicate appropriately with a supervisor about changes and follow through on learning and skill-building needed to adapt.
Use professional skills and established procedures to identify root causes, interpret data, and resolve routine-complexity problems under general supervision and regular review.
Serve as a Goodwill ambassador in the wider community and participate in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.