Accounting Specialist

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is seeking an Accounting Specialist to perform cash verification, posting of financial documents, and vendor invoice reconciliations in support of Navy contract obligations at Naval Station Great Lakes.

The role involves Excel data entry, use of Solomon Accounting system, training accounting techs, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and A/R processes across galley locations.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 1 year accounting or related experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Must have valid Real ID driver’s license and automobile.
• U.S. Citizenship required per Navy security guidelines; CAC within 90 days.
• Strong analytical, accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle collection of Food Procurement documents and meal payments, including cash handling and deposits.
• Post Food Procurement data using Excel Spreadsheets for assigned Galley locations.
• Compile data to produce financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract.
• Verify Uniform Replacement information and payroll deduction data, submitting weekly inputs.
• Process invoices in Solomon system and reconcile vendor statements for accuracy.
• Lead Host App training for Accounting Techs and schedule sessions.
• Support 365-day food service reporting, monthly/quarterly billing, and A/R invoicing.
• Enter payments into the Wide Area Work Flow system per contract specs.
• Engage in project and change-management tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Data entry accuracy

Education

Two years college or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel Spreadsheets

Solomon Accounting

Host App

Wide Area Work Flow

Job description

Naval Station Great Lakes
Great Lakes, IL 60088, USA

Description

The Accounting Specialist is responsible for performing various accounting functions, including verifying cash, credit/ debit card payments and meal calculations, compiling, and posting financial documents and reconciling invoices. Will also provide oversight to accounting technicians on process and data accuracy validation.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL

Implements strategies to achieve the goals for the organization and Great Lakes procurement and accounting support. Sustains policies, procedures and programs. Typically works on projects and tasks that span 3 – 12 months.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Responsible for collection of Food Procurement documents and meal payments from assigned Galleys. Including accurate cash handling skills and bank deposits.
• Responsible for accurate posting/data entry of Food Procurement documents for assigned Galleys using Excel Spreadsheets.
• Responsible for accurate compilation of data to produce financial statements in accordance with Goodwill and Navy contract.
• Responsible for verifying and compiling Uniform Replacement information, Employee Meal Deduction and submitting weekly spreadsheets and documents for payroll deductions.
• Accurate invoice processing including coding and posting all invoices using Solomon Accounting system. Responsible for reconciling vendor statements to ensure all invoices have been received, posted and properly applied.
• Primary support and technical expert for Host App. Coordinate Galley Cashier Training by ensuring all Accounting Techs are accurately trained and assigning the training schedule.
• Support the 365 day food service reporting process, tri-monthly billing packet, and A/R invoicing prior to audit by the Navy customer. Includes oversight of training for Account Technicians in proper procedures and protocol.
• Accurate entry into the government’s Wide Area Work Flow system for payment, per the contract specifications.
• Project and Change Management: Effectively plans and manages own work to reliably complete routine job responsibilities and special assignments. Periodically serves as a team member or subject matter expert on formal or department projects. Effectively engages in change affecting her/him, communicating appropriately with supervisor. Follows through on learning, skill building, and practice necessary to adapt to change.
• Problem Solving: General supervision, regular review of work by manager or senior coworker. May be paired with senior team member for development purposes. Uses skills to solve problems of routine complexity; able to identify root cause, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Technical Skills: Fundamental knowledge of professional principles and skills. Works in compliance with established procedures.
• Community Engagement: Serves as an ambassador for Goodwill in the wider community. Participates in volunteer opportunities as schedules and interest permit.
• Responsible for completing other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two years of college education or experience equivalency, and a minimum of 1 year experience. 3 years of experience or more preferred.
• Valid Real ID driver’s license and automobile required.
• Strong analytical, accuracy, efficiency, and solution oriented skills.
• Must be a US Citizen, as defined by US Navy security guidelines.
• Required to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 90 days of date of hire, pursuant to US Navy security guidelines. Inability to obtain CAC card may result in removal and/or termination from position.

CORE CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus: Independently anticipate and meet customer needs, while searching for ways to improve customer service. Internalize customer feedback, and follow up with customer to ensure problems are solved by providing innovative ideas to meet their future needs.
• Values Differences: Seeks out the diverse perspectives and talents of others, striving to work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds or styles. Behave with sensitivity towards differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Challenge stereotyping or offensive comments.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information and updates with others, while ensuring a clear, concise and professional communication through reports, documentation, written and other communications. Listens with interest to what others have to say.
• Situational Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility of responses to different situations through adapting to the changing needs, conditions, priorities or opportunities. Monitors how well an approach is working to see if a change is needed, recognizing cues that suggest a change in approach or behavior is needed.
• Drives Results: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve meaningful results, through driving tasks to successful completion and closure. Sets high standards for own performance, showing determination in the face of obstacles and setbacks.
• Ensures Accountability: Takes responsibility and ownership for successes and failures in own work. Monitors progress of performance and changes approach accordingly, following through on commitments.

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 20 pounds. Moves about to accomplish tasks. Remain stationary for extended periods of time. Repetitive use of hands required while using computer keyboard and work with information in electronic databases.

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