Staff Accountant

Location: Gorham, Maine Office

Salary: 70k

Goodwill Northern New England is an influential social enterprise that creates jobs, delivers needed services for people with diverse challenges, and uses environmentally friendly products and processes — all while earning revenue to pay for and expand innovative workforce services in Maine, New Hampshire, and northern Vermont. We operate retail stores, employment services, and cleaning/property services.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record financial transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Review and analyze accounting data and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Complete financial reconciliations supporting the general ledger and trial balance.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with GAAP and state and federal reporting requirements.
• Act as a representative of the Agency in interactions with the Goodwill community and the public.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or 1-3 years of experience in a position of equal responsibility.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a computerized accounting system.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of classified information.
• Must pass a criminal background check that meets Agency standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in assisting with research projects.
• Ability to provide accounting support for various operating departments.
• Consult and confer with other staff to share technical accounting advice and guidance.
• Serve as an accounting liaison for both retail and program staff.
• Identify and recommend changes and improvements in accounting operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Familiarity with GAAP, grant accounting, and other state and federal reporting requirements.
• Technical understanding and utilization of financial reporting and MS Office software.
• Knowledge of fixed asset tracking and accounting, including depreciation calculation.
• Ability to perform data entry and electronic record keeping of financial information.
• Prepare and enter recurring and miscellaneous journal entries and allocations.
• Complete monthly financial reconciliations as assigned.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and audits for the agency.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of work product.

If you are a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for accounting, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the success of our mission of creating sustainable communities through diversity and participation.