Senior Accountant

4 weeks ago

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Goodwill Industries of SE WIS Full time
The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparation and accuracy of monthly journal entries, as well as fixed asset accounting. This includes reviewing project activity and proper capitalization or expense classification based on company policy.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:

Implements organization's goals, may provide input into strategic goals for Accounting. Conducts research, evaluates data, and reports on findings, supporting the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs. Has familiarity with the Accounting budget, may provide input into spending decisions, particularly as pertains to vendors, systems, and projects. Typically works on projects and initiatives that span 12 months - 2 years.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Prepare, record, and review monthly journal entries to ensure they are proper, accurate and adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.

2. Fixed asset accounting: Fixed asset accounting including asset creation, asset deletion, depreciation entries, and depreciation forecast.

3. Coordinate the annual fixed asset budget and maintain/update in Prophix. Prepare the monthly forecast.

4. Prepare monthly variance analysis for assigned areas.

5. Prepare account reconciliations and reviews to ensure the accuracy and proper classification of account balances.

6. Provide financial support to Financial Planning & Analysis Team as assigned or requested.

7. Prepare sales tax and other state and local tax calculations, file applicable reports with the states and coordinate payments in accordance with state requirements. Stay abreast of changes in tax rates and tax law and coordinate rate changes to be certain all of our systems are updated with the proper rates. Prepare related journal entries.

8. Review occupancy subaccounts and make any necessary adjustments. Prepare any necessary reports.

9. Responsible for creating ideas to reduce entries and create simplifications for accounting and business processes.

10. Prepare incentive calculations monthly, quarterly and annually, obtain proper approvals and coordinate payment through payroll.

11. Prepare monthly lease entries. Lease software entry of new leases and edits of existing leases.

12. Participate in annual insurance policy renewal process.

13. Documentation of new procedures or as assigned.

14. Write reports out of Prophix as requested.

15. Assist with financial reporting as requested.

16. Participate in annual budget process.

17. Participate in year-end audit preparation.

18. Communicate, orally and in writing, with customers, co-workers, and management regarding financial and non-financial data.

19. Leading and Developing Talent: May partner with coworkers to advance their development.

20. Project and Change Management: May serve as a team member, or subject matter expert, for formal or department projects. Contributes ideas and helps develop solutions, while balancing demands of project work and routine job responsibilities. Engages effectively in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.

21. Problem Solving: Light supervision; works independently. Periodic review of work by manager or direct customer. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates situations and reports on findings. Solves advanced problems.

22. Technical Skill: Advanced knowledge of professional principles and skills. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.

23. Community Engagement: Champions Goodwill's community engagement initiatives. Aware of Goodwill's community partner organizational and participates in volunteer opportunities as pertains to role and interest. Participates in industry/knowledge groups.

24. Responsible for completing other job responsibilities/duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 5 years' experience.

2. Individual must be self-motivated and be able to work independently.

3. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and best business practices.

4. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel. Prior experience with fixed asset and integrated accounting systems preferred, but not required.

5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.

CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES:

1. 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 by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.

2. Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.

3. Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say.

4. Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed.

5. Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

6. Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

Job requires the following: remain stationary for sustained periods of time; ability to move about to accomplish tasks; must be able to operate a computer or similar technology, which typically involves substantial motions of wrist, hands and/or fingers; visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing data, operating equipment or review thoroughness of work; ability to communicate with others and exchange information. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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