Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.
Accounting Specialist
Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc., Great Lakes, Illinois, United States, 60088
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing various accounting functions, including verifying cash, credit/debit card payments and meal calculations, compiling, and posting financial documents and reconciling invoices. The role also provides oversight to accounting technicians on process and data accuracy validation.
Responsibility Level Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Great Lakes procurement and accounting support. Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3-12 months.
Principal Duties
Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects. Effectively engages in change and communicates appropriately with supervisor.
Problem Solving: Performs general supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; identifies root cause, interprets data, and resolves issues.
Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills; complies with established procedures.
Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community; participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
Responsible for collection of Food Procurement documents and meal payments from assigned Galleys; requires accurate cash handling skills and bank deposits.
Responsible for accurate posting/data entry of Food Procurement documents for assigned Galleys using Excel spreadsheets.
Responsible for accurate compilation of data to produce financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract.
Responsible for verifying and compiling Uniform Replacement information, Employee Meal Deduction and submitting weekly spreadsheets and documents for payroll deductions.
Accurate invoice processing including coding and posting all invoices using Solomon Accounting system. Responsible for reconciling vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been received, posted and properly applied.
Primary support and technical expert for Host App; coordinates Galley Cashier Training by ensuring all Accounting Techs are accurately trained and assigning the training schedule.
Support the 365 day food service reporting process, tri-monthly billing packet, and A/R invoicing prior to audit by the Navy customer. Includes oversight of training for Account Technicians in proper procedures and protocol.
Accurate entry into the government's Wide Area Work Flow system for payment, per the contract specifications.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 1 year experience.
Valid Real ID driver's license and automobile required.
Strong analytical, accuracy, efficiency, and solution-oriented skills.
Must be a US Citizen, as defined by US Navy security guidelines.
Required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 90 days of date of hire, pursuant to US Navy security guidelines; inability to obtain CAC may result in removal and/or termination from position.
Familiarity with D365 preferred.
Core Cultural Competencies
Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved using innovative ideas.
Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, strives to work effectively with people who have different backgrounds. Behaves with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and communication.
Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, ensuring clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written or other communications. Listens with interest to what others say.
Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations by adapting to the changing needs, priorities, or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to adjust as needed.
Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure.
Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures; monitors progress and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments.
Physical/Sensory Demands Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Remains stationary for extended periods. Repetitive use of hands required while using computer keyboard and working with information in electronic databases.
When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.
Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which may change.
In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contract, temporary, or other job categories.
Equal Opportunity Employer (SEW)
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Retail
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Responsibility Level Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Great Lakes procurement and accounting support. Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3-12 months.
Principal Duties
Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects. Effectively engages in change and communicates appropriately with supervisor.
Problem Solving: Performs general supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; identifies root cause, interprets data, and resolves issues.
Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills; complies with established procedures.
Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community; participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
Responsible for collection of Food Procurement documents and meal payments from assigned Galleys; requires accurate cash handling skills and bank deposits.
Responsible for accurate posting/data entry of Food Procurement documents for assigned Galleys using Excel spreadsheets.
Responsible for accurate compilation of data to produce financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract.
Responsible for verifying and compiling Uniform Replacement information, Employee Meal Deduction and submitting weekly spreadsheets and documents for payroll deductions.
Accurate invoice processing including coding and posting all invoices using Solomon Accounting system. Responsible for reconciling vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been received, posted and properly applied.
Primary support and technical expert for Host App; coordinates Galley Cashier Training by ensuring all Accounting Techs are accurately trained and assigning the training schedule.
Support the 365 day food service reporting process, tri-monthly billing packet, and A/R invoicing prior to audit by the Navy customer. Includes oversight of training for Account Technicians in proper procedures and protocol.
Accurate entry into the government's Wide Area Work Flow system for payment, per the contract specifications.
Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 1 year experience.
Valid Real ID driver's license and automobile required.
Strong analytical, accuracy, efficiency, and solution-oriented skills.
Must be a US Citizen, as defined by US Navy security guidelines.
Required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 90 days of date of hire, pursuant to US Navy security guidelines; inability to obtain CAC may result in removal and/or termination from position.
Familiarity with D365 preferred.
Core Cultural Competencies
Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved using innovative ideas.
Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, strives to work effectively with people who have different backgrounds. Behaves with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and communication.
Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, ensuring clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written or other communications. Listens with interest to what others say.
Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations by adapting to the changing needs, priorities, or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to adjust as needed.
Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure.
Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures; monitors progress and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments.
Physical/Sensory Demands Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Remains stationary for extended periods. Repetitive use of hands required while using computer keyboard and working with information in electronic databases.
When determining placement within the salary range for this position Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago considers education, experience, internal equity, market demands and other qualifying criteria. It is not typical for individuals to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances of each case.
Certain roles are eligible to participate in an incentive plan. Participation in this plan does not guarantee an incentive payment and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan, which may change.
In addition to compensation, we offer a competitive benefit program that may include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) and more. The specifics of each benefit package will vary depending on factors such as full or part time jobs, contract, temporary, or other job categories.
Equal Opportunity Employer (SEW)
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Retail
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