Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Miami, FL 33142Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: AccountingPosition Summary
Goodwill Industries of South Florida is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting standards, and supporting internal controls. Must have strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and a commitment to supporting Goodwill’s mission of empowering individuals through employment and training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of account reconciliations
Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations
Compliance & Audit
Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Assist with annual external audits and prepare supporting documentation
Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other regulatory filings
Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies
Budgeting & Analysis
Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets
Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making
Track and report on grant funding and restricted funds
Operational Support
Collaborate with program and department leaders on financial matters
Support accounts payable/receivable oversight as needed
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsQualifications: Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems)
Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities
Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with grant accounting and fund accounting
Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes
Core Competencies
Integrity and accountability
Analytical thinking and problem-solving
Collaboration and teamwork
Commitment to Goodwill’s mission and community impact
Physical Demands - An employee must meet the physical demands to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.