Accounting Specialist

Position Summary:

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for accounts receivable and payable tasks. The position is a process focused role that will promote and maintain efficient, effective, and standardized functions that support organizational programs and departments. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for ensuring accuracy in each of these processes and for resolving inquiries and concerns encountered in the day-to-day operations of the department. The position is required to handle and maintain confidential information for key agency operations and functions.

Day in the life : In a typical day, the Accounting Specialist can expect to...

• Accounts Receivable: Maintains accounts receivable files, records, and customer accounts.
• Accounts Payable: Processes high volume of invoices including utilities for several locations, expense reports, and purchase orders using established procedures with the accounting system and automated accounts payable software.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform customer account reconciliation monthly. Reconcile accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.
• Administrative Duties: Assists with various administrative reports and duties in the Finance Department.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $20.00 - $24.87 per hour
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
• 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!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
• Ability to work well with levels of the organization.
• Capacity and preference to work independently as well as collaboratively when required.
• Ability to work independently while keeping manager apprised of issues and opportunities.

Prior Experience & Education:

• Associate's Degree in a related field or 1-3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with Great Plains and DocuPhase preferred.

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.