Staff Accountant (General Ledger)

Goodwill of Greater Washington • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position reports to the Controller and has responsibility for the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of financial information. This position will ensure proper accounting through accurate and timely recording and reconciliation of revenue and cash accounts. This role is responsible for and will be held accountable for behaving in accordance with divisional and organizational RISE values and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• Excellent organizational skills, self-starter, detail-oriented, solutions driven, positive attitude, ability to multitask and work in an evolving accounting department is essential.
• Knowledge of various aspects of accounting related functions and software packages.
• Excellent analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong Financial System Skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with D365 a plus, however not required.
• Three or more years of experience.
• Public accounting experience is a strong plus, however not required.
• CPA candidate is a plus, however not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with the monthly close process, including recording e-commerce sales, store revenues and deposits, Counterpoint integration, cash, receivables, lockbox donations, and Paypal transactions, ensuring adequate back-up documentation.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for store clearing accounts, bank reconciliations, capital lease liability, and store credit liability, ensuring subsidiary to general ledger tie-out.
• Maintain and update detailed documentation of key assigned tasks and processes.
• Provide assistance in maintaining and improving financial and operational systems and help with other accounting initiatives and projects.
• Adhere to internal controls as well as policies and procedures of Goodwill.

Benefits

• Personal time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Basic life insurance
• Short/long term disability benefits
• Individual and family medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pet insurance
• Generous employee discounts
• Access to an employee assistance program (EAP)
• 403(b)/401(k) plan with match available after 1 year
• Bonus eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level