Accounting Clerk

SUMMARY:

A support staff member under direct supervision. Responsible for cross training within the accounting department to assist where needed and as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accounts Payable
  • Receives and reviews all purchase orders, check requests and/or other related AP documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Processes invoices for payment using Microsoft Excel and Abila MIP accounting software.
  • Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.
  • Maintains credit card accounts, monitors balances, makes payment and codes/enters transactions into accounting system.
  • Reconciles subledgers as requested.
• Accounts Receivable
  • Works with POS system daily to import sales into accounting system.
  • Reconciles store deposits daily & reports any irregularities to management.
  • Processes checks received via mail, prepares deposit slip, and enters to subledger.
  • Receives and reviews timesheets and/ or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Codes, verifies, and electronically enters AR data into ledgers.
  • Follows up on AR aging statements and other discrepancies regarding payment received on accounts and serves as liaison between departments and customers in the resolution of administrative problems and inquiries.

• Departmental
  • Regular filing and scanning.
  • Must follow company rules.
  • Maintains strictest confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of the work.
  • Maintains departmental guidelines and standards as defined by the VP of Accounting
  • Cross trains with other positions in department to assist as needed.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Leadership Competency

Team, Departmental, Corporate Leader

OUR TEAM

Emotional Maturity and Respect

Manages personal emotions to gain staff confidence by impartially resolving issues. Consistently treats others with professionalism, honor, and dignity.

Integrity

Manages ethically. Develops and implements processes that are consistently executed with fairness and equity.

Capacity for Change and Innovation

Serves as principal liaison to manage change.

Interpersonal Skills

Is approachable and open; identifies and facilitates staff engagement opportunities. Engages in conflict appropriately; tailors communication to the appropriate audience.

Commitment to Development and Empowerment of Self and Others

Encourages staff to utilize tools to support their development. Facilitates the use of tools and resources for staff development; helps staff reach their full potential.

OUR COMMUNITY

Commitment to Goodwill's Mission, Vision, and Values

Manages operations in accordance with Goodwill's Mission, Vision, and Values. Reinforces Goodwill's Mission, Vision, and Values with staff and the community.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Executes inclusion strategies.

Community and Service

Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of Goodwill's services to stakeholders.

OUR GROWTH

Commitment to Excellence and Customer Service

Encourages staff accountability for meeting goals and producing high-quality results.

Business Acumen

Accurately interprets data, policies, and procedures for sound decision-making. Incorporates critical thinking skills into decision-making framework. Directs and ensures compliance with all Goodwill policies/procedures.

Stewardship and Accountability

Effectively works within financial and budgetary guidelines and report all financial irregularities immediately to management.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All individuals must pass a drug screen. A criminal background check…