Job Title: Senior Staff Accountant
Department: Accounting
Reporting to: VP of Finance
Date: 06/09/2022
Position Status:
☐ New ☒ Updated
FLSA Status:
☐ Non-exempt ☒ Exempt
Job Summary:
Maintains general ledger detail and sub-ledgers in supporting efforts of the organization with the ability to provide accurate, timely information to department managers and organizational leaders. Also, manages up to three direct reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Experience
2-5 years’ experience in an accounting role
Knowledge of systems tools
Experience in fast-paced environment
Knowledge of regulations and legal requirements to maintain financial and informational integrity of the organization
Strong command of Microsoft Excel & Word
Knowledge of grant and fund accounting
1-3 years’ experience supervising accounting staff
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration
None
Other
Self-initiating
Committed to success of company
Able to supervise and mentor direct reports
Able to meet and exceed established goals
Able to complete assignments within deadlines in fast-paced environment
Able to work positively and professionally in both independent and team settings
Able to work cooperatively with representatives of various Goodwill divisions, external partners, customers, vendors
Able to foster cooperation among staff
Capable of effectively organizing self, time and responsibilities
Able to communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal manner
Able to perform accurately and timely transactions, and safeguard information and records
Able to master procedures, policies, and information technology systems within probationary training period and maintain that mastery over the course of employment
Capable of maintaining strict corporate confidentiality
Able to develop and lead team-wide capacity to achieve goals
Capable of working in fast-paced environment with moderate stress
Job Duties
Essential Duties
% of Time
Organize and help manage the month end close process
Create and post journal entries, streamline uploads and recurring entries
Maintain the accuracy and reliability of accounts receivable and revenue transactions
Review and understand contracts and grant agreements and bill accordingly
Creation and distribution of customer invoices
Safeguard the assets and resources of the organization
Maintain records of transactions and file source documents
Assist with the maintenance of payroll records, payable records, receivable records and sub-ledgers
Respond to and resolve all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner
Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses
Review daily cash activity
Review and project expense estimates
Provide support to mission services for financial information related to grant requests
Complete account reconciliations
Supervise the Accounts Payable Specialist role
Supervise Accounting Clerk and/or Staff Accountant
Provide leadership, direction and management to all direct reports in order to support and enhance their ongoing development / production
90
Other duties as assigned
10
Supervisory/Decision Making Authority
Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees? ☒ Yes ☐ NoEnter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None
Contribution and Impact
Provide a summary of results or outcomes the position is accountable for.
Timely filing of sales tax, accuracy of revenues, producing monthly Endowment Financial Statements
Strategic Value
Describe how the position contributes to the business unit’s overall strategy.
The position impacts the timely recording of revenues, capital expenditures, and assists with preparation of the month end close.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Standing
Walking
Repetitive Motions
Preferred
Reading
HAZARDS:
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Required
Maintain records
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics
Preferred
Verbal communication (including telephone)
Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships
Organize and prioritize information