Senior Accountant (2546)

Position Summary

Goodwill Industries of South Florida is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Senior Accountant to support the organization’s financial operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with generally accepted accounting standards, and supporting internal controls. Must have strong technical accounting expertise, analytical skills, and a commitment to supporting Goodwill’s mission of empowering individuals through employment and training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with annual external audits and prepare supporting documentation
• Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other regulatory filings
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting policies

Budgeting & Analysis

• Assist in the development and monitoring of departmental budgets
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making
• Track and report on grant funding and restricted funds

Operational Support

• Collaborate with program and department leaders on financial matters
• Support accounts payable/receivable oversight as needed
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Great Plains, NetSuite, Sage, or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills and financial analysis capabilities
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant accounting and fund accounting
• Familiarity with internal controls and audit processes

Core Competencies

• Integrity and accountability
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to Goodwill’s mission and community impact

Physical Demands - An employee must meet the physical demands to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.