5150 Timuquana Road Suite #15

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Job Title: Staff Accountant I

Department: Accounting

Reporting to: Assistant Controller

Date:  5/8/2024

Position Status:

                    ☐      New            ☒    Updated

FLSA Status:

     ☐        Non-exempt      ☒        Exempt

Job Summary:

Maintains general ledger detail and sub-ledgers in supporting efforts of the organization with the ability to provide accurate, timely information to department managers and organizational leaders.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred

Experience

Up to 3 years experience in an accounting role

Knowledge of systems tools

Experience in fast-paced environment

Knowledge of regulations and legal requirements to maintain financial and informational integrity of the organization

Proficiency in Excel & Word

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

None

Other

Self-initiating

Committed to success of company

Able to meet and exceed established goals

Able to complete assignments within deadlines in fast-paced environment

Able to work positively and professionally in both independent and team settings

Able to work cooperatively with representatives of various Goodwill divisions, external partners, customers, vendors

Able to foster cooperation among staff

Capable of effectively organizing self, time and responsibilities

Able to communicate effectively and professionally in written and verbal manner

Able to perform accurately and timely transactions, and safeguard information and records

Able to master procedures, policies, and information technology systems within probationary training period and maintain that mastery over the course of employment

Capable of maintaining strict corporate confidentiality

Able to develop and lead team-wide capacity to achieve goals

Capable of working in fast-paced environment with moderate stress

Job Duties

Essential Duties

% of Time

Journal Entries and Month End Close

Maintain the accuracy and reliability of accounts receivable and revenue transactions

Creation and distribution of customer invoices 

Safeguard the assets and resources of the organization

Maintain records of transactions and file source documents

Assist with the maintenance of payroll records, payable records, receivable records and sub-ledgers

Respond to and resolve all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner

Responsibilities also include analyzing trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations incurred to predict future revenues and expenses

Prepare Goodwill Endowment, Inc. Financial Statements monthly 

90

Other duties as assigned

10

Supervisory/Decision making Authority

Does the position require customary supervision and management of at least 2 or more full-time employees?  ☐ Yes ☒ No

Enter the number of direct reports and their position titles: None

Contribution and Impact

Provide a summary of results or outcomes the position is accountable for.  

Timely filing of reports, accuracy of revenues, and producing monthly Endowment Financial Statements

Strategic Value

Describe how the position contributes to the business unit’s overall strategy.

The position impacts the timely recording of revenues, capital expenditures, and assists with preparation of the month end close.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

   Required   

Standing

Walking

Repetitive Motions

   Preferred

Reading

   

   

   

HAZARDS:

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Required

Maintain records

Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics

Preferred 

Verbal communication (including telephone)

Team-oriented and collaborative interpersonal relationships

Organize and prioritize information