Position Summary:

This position is responsible for recording a variety of financial transactions, including reviewing general ledger accounts and preparing and adjusting journal entries that result in the accurate and timely publishing of monthly financial reports. Duties may include performing account analysis and reconciliation, booking of retail and other revenues, recording cash receipts, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, reconciling donations and posting monthly and yearly accruals.

 

Day in the life: In a typical day, the Staff Accountant can expect to...

Accounting: Perform comprehensive accounting activities to maintain complete, accurate and timely financial statements and reports. Transactional Activities: Record and maintain accurate transactional entries and reconciliation monthly. This may include some or all the duties noted below. Banking: Monitor and ensure the integrity of banking and cash management activities by conducting reviews and providing support as needed. Administrative Duties: Assist with various administrative reports and duties in the Finance Department.

 

Job Pay & Perks:

Typical pay range: $31.47 - $42.57 per hour As a flexible-hybrid role this position will work primarily 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.  Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!

 

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

Knowledge of monthly accounting cycle and accounting procedures including billing and invoicing, receivables, revenues, payroll accounting, cash procedures and controls Solid technology skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel Accounting software skills; Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains a plus Solid communication skills, written and oral High level of accuracy and attention to detail Solid organizational and analytical skills

 

Prior Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of accounting work experience or 4 years of accounting work experience in lieu of degree

 

About Us:

Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization’s goals and future. Read more about us here. Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work. Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919. 

 

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. 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 protected class.