Sr. Accountant

Job Duties

Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's financial records through accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes. This position plays a key role in month end and year-end close activities, general ledger management, cash monitoring, account reconciliations, audit support, and financial analysis. The Senior Accountant partners with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Senior Account can expect to...

General Ledger & Month-End Close: Manages general ledger accounting activities and executes accurate, timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

Cash Management & Monitoring: Monitors cash activity, maintains accurate cash records, and analyzes cash positions to support effective

liquidity management and financial operations.

Reconciliations: Performs and maintains accurate account reconciliations, investigates discrepancies, and ensures the integrity of financial records and account balances.

Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepares financial reports and analyses that provide meaningful insights, support decision-making, and ensure

accurate financial reporting.

Audit & Compliance: Supports audit, regulatory, and compliance activities by maintaining accurate documentation, responding to

requests, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Strengthens financial processes and internal controls by identifying improvement opportunities, supporting system enhancements, and implementing efficient accounting practices

Job Pay & Perks:

Pay range: $46.28-$56.56/hr

This is a flexible-hybrid role whose essential functions allow the employee to primarily work from a personal home office but also require the employee to work at a physical GESMN or partner facility as business needs require, sometimes with great urgency and little notice.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and month-end close processes

Knowledge of audit, compliance, regulatory, and internal control requirements

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred

Strong financial analysis and data interpretation skills

Strong critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Effective organizational and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills

Customer-focused approach to serving internal and external stakeholders

Experience identifying and implementing process improvements

Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Comfort working in ambiguous and changing environments

Demonstrated curiosity and commitment to continuous learning

Self-directed, proactive, and results-oriented work style

Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills

Ability to identify risks and recommend practical, solution-oriented actions

Continuous improvement mindset focused on operational excellence

Prior Experience & Education:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience required

Non-profit experience preferred

Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting required

Experience supporting internal and external audits required

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don't know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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Goodwill Industries, Inc/Easter Seals Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce.

Goodwill Industries, Inc/Easter Seals Minnesota will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55108

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

SRACC015480

Job Benefits

Not specified