JOB SUMMARY:
Horizon Goodwill Industries is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. The position maintains accurate accounting records through general ledger activity, account reconciliations, assigned month-end close tasks, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, grant-related accounting support, and audit schedules. The role also provides meaningful cross-functional coverage for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable to support continuity and timely processing across the department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Perform assigned components of the monthly and year-end close process.
Prepare journal entries, accruals, allocations, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Review assigned general ledger activity and research unusual transactions, reconciling items, and subledger differences.
Maintain and reconcile fixed asset, depreciation, prepaid expense, and other assigned balance sheet schedules.
Maintain grant-related accounting schedules, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation as assigned.
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation and assist with auditor requests.
Provide Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cross-coverage, including invoice processing, cash receipts, payments, aging review, reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies.
Assist with bank and cash reconciliations.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and internal controls.
Cross-train with Finance team members and perform other accounting duties assigned by the Controller or CFO.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
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At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
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Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
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Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
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Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines.
Preferred
- Nonprofit and grant accounting
- Annual financial statement audit support
- Multi-department or multi-location accounting environments
- CPA or CMA designation, or progress toward certification
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered.
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
- Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines.
- Experience with nonprofit and grant accounting.
- Annual financial statement audit support experience.
- Experience in multi-department or multi-location accounting environments.
- CPA or CMA designation, or progress toward certification.
What We Do
Hagerstown Goodwill (DBA Horizon Goodwill Industries) is a nonprofit that leverages retail operations and social enterprises to create employment opportunities. It operates retail stores selling donated goods, provides job training and vocational services across a multi-county region, and runs business services (packaging, assembly, fulfillment) to help people with employment barriers gain skills, income, and pathways to community jobs.
