Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1923 that helps people get jobs across Northwest Washington by offering high-quality free job training, education and job placement. Goodwill empowers individuals to overcome barriers to working, by providing comprehensive support and connecting them with life changing job opportunities, ensuring they are career-ready and can support themselves and their families.

The organization employs over 2,000 people, operates five job-training centers, 23 nonprofit retail stores and more than 27 donation sites in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Kitsap Counties. Every day, Evergreen Goodwill connects people with the jobs, services and skills they need — because Jobs Change Lives. We are committed to creating and sustaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion (DEI) and are focused on creating a joyful, inclusive and successful organization.

Salary Range: $64,000-85,000

Location: Evergreen Goodwill Administrative Office

Job Site: In Person

About the Position

The Staff Accountant provides technical accounting support for the Accounting Department and is responsible for timely and accurate accounting, reporting and reconciliations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Supports internal customer groups in all financial aspects of their business.
• Manages the purchasing and invoicing process for capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting tasks.
• Prepares period-end journal entries within scheduled deadlines for period close.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements.
• Completes period-end variance analysis and research discrepancies between actual and budgeted balances.
• Reconciles cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts.
• Preparation of B&O/sales tax returns.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of internal controls and identifies potential issues.
• Assists in the annual preparation of the organization's budget.
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Supports in preparation for ad-hoc analysis and special management reports.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Identifies and participates in implementing process improvements.
• Cross-trains on other accounting responsibilities to provide backup support.
• Demonstrates safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

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.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/experience in accounting.
• Experience: 3-5 years' experience in accounting preferred. Understanding of GAAP.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). D365 and Dayforce Ceridian software experience preferred.
• Ability to learn new software as appropriate and necessary to the job.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Proficiency level of intermediate knowledge with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll software; D365 ERP or similar accounting software.
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.
• 10-key by touch.

Physical Abilities

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities :

• Problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Prioritization
• Organizing, sorting, categorizing, counting, adding, subtracting
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multi-tasking
• Organizational skills

Work Environment: Office environment, intermittent noise.

Everyone Is Welcome

When you join Evergreen Goodwill, you join a truly vibrant community. We value the things that make us different and unique. From diverse international and ethnic backgrounds, to languages, identities, ages, orientations, and beyond, Evergreen Goodwill celebrates individual and cultural diversity.

Why work at Evergreen Goodwill?

• A health plan that includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• 100% Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long term disability insurance (for salaried employee)
• Voluntary supplemental coverage for life, accident, illness, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Plan
• Roth and 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan program
• Paid vacation, (9) holiday and sick time
• Limited paid time off for Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mentorship Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Job Training

EEO Statement: Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, compensation, benefits, and termination.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and EGNW reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as EGNW may deem appropriate.