Job Description

Job Location: Mitchell - Mobile, AL 36617
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $22.10 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm & some weekend sh
Job Category: AccountingPosition: Staff Accountant  Department: Administration/Accounting
Supervised By: Director of Accounting  Supervises: N/A
Status: Full-time, Exempt Date Written: 03/2026
Mission Contribution: Providing exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders by ensuring accurate and timely reporting of accounting data while maintaining highest ethical standards.
Function: To provide, review and report general accounting functions and review daily financial activities related to all departments.
Essential Functions:
- Review and provide backup support for the daily posting of sales transactions, including cash receipts and accounts receivable deposits; investigate and report discrepancies to management.
- Review and monitor the daily workflow, tasks, and transactions performed by Accounting Clerks to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Review, monitor, and assist with the accounts payable process to ensure proper documentation, coding, and timely payment of invoices.
- Maintain vendor records, including W-9 forms and EFT/ACH banking information, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
- Monitor daily cash balances and assist with cash management activities as needed.
- Prepare detailed supporting spreadsheets for large or complex invoices requiring allocation to multiple departments.
- Prepare and review accounting activities, reports, and financial data related to various agency programs.
- Review, prepare, and process accounts receivable transactions as assigned.
- Oversee accounts receivable aging and actively manage outstanding balances in the 60–90 day categories, providing monthly status updates and explanations.
- Collaborate with Directors and Assistant Vice Presidents to review and resolve outstanding accounts receivable balances.
- Prepare and provide parent billing and related reports for the Child Development Center and Day Program as needed.
- Maintain supporting spreadsheets and perform monthly reviews and reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Monitor and reconcile the general office petty cash fund, including controlling disbursements and reimbursements.
- Prepare and file sales tax returns and address sales tax compliance matters.
- Prepare monthly lease invoices and record related lease accounting journal entries.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and prepare associated journal entries.
- Manage new goods inventory accounting and related transactions.
- Track and maintain salvage inventory records and review related accounts receivable balances.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Recycling Center.
- Prepare and post journal entries for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities across various departments.
- Conduct detailed monthly reviews of assigned general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and proper classification of transactions.
- Assist accounting management in the preparation of the annual operating budget.
- Prepare supporting schedules, documentation, and analysis required for the annual financial audit and assist in responding to auditor requests.
- Coordinate cash management and accounting procedures for special events and fundraising activities to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Ensure compliance with internal control procedures, accounting standards, and agency financial policies.
- Follow established safety procedures and personnel policies and promote compliance within the accounting team.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance in accordance with organizational attendance policies.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsSkills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates initiative and accountability in completing job responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with employees, management, vendors, and the public.
- Ability to represent and promote the mission and services of Goodwill Gulf Coast in a positive and professional manner.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Working knowledge of accounting office operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
- General understanding of accounting principles and accounting department functions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to follow up effectively on outstanding items.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and experience with Adobe editing tools.
- Experience working with accounting software systems and financial databases.
- Proficiency in using standard office equipment, including computers, calculators, and copiers; ability to accurately input and process numerical and written data.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding personnel, client/trainee, payroll, financial, and agency information.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating clearly in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and management.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage occasional work-related stress.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, or hours exceeding 40 per week as required.
- Valid driver’s license with at least three years of driving experience, current automobile liability insurance, and the ability to be insured under the agency’s insurance policy.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Demonstrates professionalism and serves as a positive role model for employees through conduct and performance
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of two years accounting experience or substituted for a minimum of five years of full service accounting work experience and knowledge with a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a non-profit environment is helpful but not required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, including Excel and Outlook.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to use hands, fingers and wrists, repetitively while using computer keyboard.
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to engage in bending, stretching, twisting and stooping.
Working Conditions: Adequately lighted and ventilated building.
Critical Performance Factors:
- Ensuring Customer Service standards are consistently met.
- Timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to standards regarding reports and other financial information.
- Maintains accurate financials records to support the successful completion of financial audits.