Senior Accountant I

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee•Opportunity, WA

About The Position

The Senior Accountant I supports accurate and timely financial reporting through general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and maintaining assigned accounting processes, including fixed assets, leases, contracts, cash, and other balance sheet accounts. The position has greater scope and technical ownership than the Staff Accountant track, including organization-wide responsibility for fixed asset accounting, lease compliance, and property and sales tax compliance. The role independently researches and resolves accounting discrepancies, identifies unusual transactions and trends, maintains supporting documentation, and applies GAAP and organizational policies. It also provides management and training for a fixed asset accountant and an accounts payable specialist, and reviews Accounts Payable entries and Staff Accountant I/II/III work. The Senior Accountant I is expected to contribute to a positive work environment consistent with Goodwill’s vision, mission, and core values of Teamwork, Respect, Uprightness, and Empowerment.

Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and financial analysis.
Experience with fixed asset accounting.
Strong knowledge of Excel.
Strong knowledge of GAAP.
Knowledge of legal terminology used in contracts and familiarity with lease accounting standard ASC 842.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify, research, and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Ability to recognize unusual transactions, account activity, or trends and determine appropriate follow-up.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
Demonstrated ownership and follow-through from identifying an issue through resolution.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and determine when issues should be escalated to management.
Ability to learn new software as needed.
Integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
Accountability, reliability, initiative, and consistent follow-through on assigned responsibilities.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must be bondable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting preferred; other business majors will be considered.
Sage Intacct experience preferred.
LeaseQuery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and record accounting transactions accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP, supporting the financial reporting cycle.
Review account activity, identify unusual transactions and trends, and research and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain supporting schedules, worksheets, and records for journal entries and compliance with organizational policies.
Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and maintain documentation.
Monitor daily bank activity and manage the cash reporting process.
Manage the organization’s escheatment process in compliance with state regulations.
Manage renewals and processes for Property, Auto, General Liability, D&O, and Cyber insurance policies.
Manage and train a fixed asset accountant and an accounts payable specialist on their duties, procedures, internal controls, and systems.
Follow management-established internal control processes and organizational policies and procedures.
Manage fixed asset accounting, including schedules, roll forwards, records, and reconciliation to the general ledger.
Maintain lease records and the LeaseQuery system; prepare lease entries, schedules, and disclosures in accordance with ASC 842.
Assist with organizing and tracking contractual agreements and their amortization.
Prepare sales and use tax filings for all retail locations.
Manage property tax compliance, including exemption filings, review of annual invoices, and preparation and submission of required filing and reporting schedules.
Maintain the monthly property tax accrual.
Support Accounts Payable through vendor setup oversight and maintenance; manage annual 1099 and 1098 filings and issuance; and review payable batches for accuracy, coding, documentation, and purchasing-policy compliance.
Prepare audit schedules, reports, and documentation, and respond to assigned audit requests and follow-up questions.
Research accounting issues and discrepancies, recommend resolutions, follow issues through completion, and escalate matters to management when appropriate.
Review Accounts Payable entries and Staff Accountant I/II/III work, and provide accounting guidance and support to team members as assigned.