Goodwill of Southern Nevada

Staff Accountant

Goodwill of Southern Nevada  •  Las Vegas, NV (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Corporate Office - 250 E Pilot Rd. - Las Vegas, NV 89119ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS
Customer Service Expectations
Serving customers at Goodwill has never been more rewarding.  Whether serving our guests with their shopping experiences, assisting someone in our community to better their life, or helping your fellow coworker to exceed, Goodwill is about reaching out and making a difference.
Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Expectations
Goodwill is committed to fostering a culture of dignity and trust where all individuals feel respected and valued.  The sum of individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, background, education, unique capabilities, and talent converge to create an environment of inclusivity, equity, and excellence.
Safety Expectations
At Goodwill, safety is everyone’s job.  Ensuring a workplace where people can grow and enrich themselves and others by giving can only happen if our environment is secure and safe.  Being compliant with safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations, while assessing and eliminating workplace hazards, is essential to our business and delivering our mission.
POSITION EXPECTATIONS

Position Summary
The Staff Accountant performs the general duties for the finance department and is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, assisting in reconciling accounts, and other accounting tasks. The Staff Accountant reports to the VP of Accounting and collaborates with other members of the finance team.
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the accounts payable process, ensuring that invoices are entered and paid within vendor terms and conditions.
- Respond to vendor inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner.
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and vendor statements.
- Assist with monthly closing and reporting activities.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and standards.
- Provides overall accounting support to the finance department and other special projects as assigned by VP of Accounting.
- Assists in any other projects or tasks as determined by management.
Core Competencies
Job Knowledge
Possesses comprehensive, functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment.  Discerns how the job relates to other functions within the department and Goodwill operations.  Follows policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
Dependability
Meets deadlines and works autonomously.  Focused, punctual, and maintains consistent attendance.  Accountable and can be relied upon during challenging and unexpected situations.
Service Oriented
Supports, assists, and advises internal and external customers in a timely manner displaying proactive and reactive behaviors. Demonstrates productive verbal and listening skills.  Establishes and maintains effective relationships.  Meets quality standards and evaluates customer satisfaction and results.
Teamwork
Works collaboratively and respectively with others and is sensitive to team member engagement. Communicates openly seeking and providing support. Shares knowledge, provides assistance, and contributes well as a leader, facilitator, or participant. Accountable to team.
Job Specific Competencies
Adaptability
Adjusts and responds appropriately to change and unexpected challenges. Flexible, open to new ideas and responsibilities. Understands the implications of new information.
Quality Focused
Strives for excellence. Organized, methodical, accurate and thorough.   Understands scope of responsibility.  Improves performance and outcomes.  Problem solves and manages time restraints. Maintains the highest level of product and customer experience. Develops and implements best practices and accreditation standards.
Achieves business and personal goals through increased social, emotional and practical knowledge and skills. Works to increase responsibility and advancement.
Organization and Planning    Establishes and prioritizes tasks and objectives.  Maintains focus on multiple tasks while effectively utilizing time, energy, strengths and workspace. Information and work products are logical, consistent, and accessible.
Professionalism
Consistently conducts self in a competent, skilled and responsible manner. Performs to the highest standards with dedication, ethics, and integrity. Depicts the brand and represents the business appropriately.
Environmental Factors
Ninety five percent of the duties are performed in an office/warehouse that has regulated temperatures. The other five percent of duties may be performed in an outside environment with unregulated temperatures.
Physical Factors
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to push/pull up to 25 pounds.
- Job is primarily sitting, standing, or walking. Some bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting may be required.

QualificationsEducation, Experience and Requirements
Required
- BS/BA in accounting or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of two years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
- Familiarity with QuickBooks accounting software preferred.
Goodwill of Southern Nevada

About Goodwill of Southern Nevada

Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, is an innovative and sustainable social enterprise offering free workforce development, career coaching, and job placement with local employers and at Goodwill. Goodwill programs of service are funded through the support of philanthropic giving, government grants, and the sale of donated clothing and household items at 17 retail stores, a clearance center, and online shopping site.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
North Las Vegas, NV
Year Founded
1975
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