Senior Accountant

Join our team At Goodwill of North Georgia, we make a positive impact on our community by using donations and sales from our 100+ locations to help local job seekers find meaningful work. Simply said, we put people to work. Join our team and work for an organization that will help you grow personally and professionally while giving you the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are helping others reach their potential. You can learn more about our 100+ stores, donation centers and career centers and how our mission helps local job seekers at goodwillng.org. What we offer: Bi-Weekly paychecks Paid time off for vacation and holidays 25% employee discount Health, dental and vision insurance for staff and their families Access to free job skills training at Goodwill Career Centers What you'll be doing: Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close. Perform monthly closing procedures and prepare managerial financial statements and reports. Compile financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts including documenting business transactions. Lead the review of financial statements comparing actual expenditures against budgeted expenditures during the month-end closing process. Propose standard and adjusting journal entries where required. Coordinate and assist in financial audit activities. Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. Prepare revenue, expense, invoices and other accounting documents. Provide continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities. Analyze revenue and expenditure trends, recommend appropriate budget levels, and communicate expenditure control issues to business operations leaders. Collaborate with and provide information on billing invoices, and accounting policies to staff, vendors and internal clients. Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities. Recommend, develop and maintain financial databases, accounting computer software systems and manual filing systems. Prepare, review and maintain fixed assets sub-ledger including additions, construction in progress and disposals. Lead the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems. Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits. Responsible for ad hoc analysis, account reconciliations and special projects as needed. Provides training and support to Accountants. Additional duties and projects may be assigned at the discretion of the V.P. Finance & IT. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field required Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field preferred Five or more (5+) years of accounting experience Knowledge of debt financing a plus Knowledge of payroll accounting preferred Working knowledge of fund accounting for a non-profit organization, a plus Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast paced setting Hands-on experience with enterprise-wide accounting Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) or other large, automated accounting system a plus Proficient in Microsoft Office. Advance Microsoft Excel required Must have excellent customer service skills Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment Must have strong organizational skills with attention to detail Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills. Goodwill of North Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Goodwill to consider applicants based solely on qualifications and merit; without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or other protected status under federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill of North Georgia