Financial Accountant

Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont•Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

SUMMARY Records journal entries, prepares financial statements, analyzes and reconciles accounts, creates budgets and forecasts, prepares audits, and maintains internal controls and SOPs by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES are listed below in order of importance, from most important to least important. Assists the Controller in monthly financial closing by preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts and bank accounts, assisting in the review of general ledger activities, analysis of variances, and production of financial statements. Posts and reconciles Point-of-Sale transactions to the General Ledger. Posts and reconciles E-Commerce transactions to the General Ledger. Coordinates with Retail staff ordering of supplies from bank and resolution of deposit issues with banks. Collaborates and consults with stakeholders throughout the organization. Reviews cash payouts and redeems vouchers and other POS-related transactions to ensure proper recording in the general ledger. Assists the Controller in the annual budget process including reviews of personnel count, prepares and distributes department models with current year-to-date information, and assists with providing managers budget preparation training. Assists the Controller to install and maintains budgeting system which includes compilation of departmental budgets, edits and consolidates at required organizational levels, spreads by month, and distributes finalized copies to managers. Imports final product into the organization’s accounting system. Performs variance analysis and evaluates contracts through comparison of actual performance with budgeted/planned objectives. Interprets financial information for practical use by management, identifies and flag potential issues for resolution, and collaborates with appropriate management to respond to questions and resolve issues. Generates ad hoc financial reports, and provides information/analysis reports to management throughout the organization Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs. Continuously improves the automation of the accounting and reporting process. Prepares Monthly Sales Tax return for North Carolina and all associated entries and reconciliations. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assists in the resolution of problems related to accounting software; and performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Controller. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies defined for a TEAM Leader within Goodwill’s Leadership Competency Model and in alignment with our Core Values and Strategic Vision: Mission & Community Oriented: Commitment to Goodwill’s Mission & Core Values – Models and champions Goodwill’s Mission and Core Values Commitment to Inclusion – Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives Community & Service Driven – Models high-level services that differentiate Goodwill from other organizations People Oriented: Relationship-Building Skills – Effectively models approachability and openness Communication Skills – Effectively tailors communication to the appropriate audience Commitment to Development – Encourages staff to utilize tools to support their development Results Oriented: Commitment to Quality Results – Encourages staff accountability for meeting goals and producing high-quality results Business Acumen – Effectively transfers learning from one situation to another Stewardship – Effectively works within financial guidelines and reports all financial irregularities immediately to management Personal Development Oriented: Emotional Maturity – Tempers personal emotions and escalates sensitive issues to the appropriate level of management Integrity – Effectively models sound professional ethics Capacity for Change – Champions the awareness and impact of change

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in accounting or related field and three years of finance, budgeting, accounting or related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assists the Controller in monthly financial closing by preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling assigned accounts and bank accounts, assisting in the review of general ledger activities, analysis of variances, and production of financial statements.
Posts and reconciles Point-of-Sale transactions to the General Ledger.
Posts and reconciles E-Commerce transactions to the General Ledger.
Coordinates with Retail staff ordering of supplies from bank and resolution of deposit issues with banks.
Collaborates and consults with stakeholders throughout the organization.
Reviews cash payouts and redeems vouchers and other POS-related transactions to ensure proper recording in the general ledger.
Assists the Controller in the annual budget process including reviews of personnel count, prepares and distributes department models with current year-to-date information, and assists with providing managers budget preparation training.
Assists the Controller to install and maintains budgeting system which includes compilation of departmental budgets, edits and consolidates at required organizational levels, spreads by month, and distributes finalized copies to managers. Imports final product into the organization’s accounting system.
Performs variance analysis and evaluates contracts through comparison of actual performance with budgeted/planned objectives.
Interprets financial information for practical use by management, identifies and flag potential issues for resolution, and collaborates with appropriate management to respond to questions and resolve issues.
Generates ad hoc financial reports, and provides information/analysis reports to management throughout the organization
Assists in creating and maintaining SOPs.
Continuously improves the automation of the accounting and reporting process.
Prepares Monthly Sales Tax return for North Carolina and all associated entries and reconciliations.
Assists in the resolution of problems related to accounting software; and performs other job-related tasks as assigned by the Controller.