Accounting Administrator

**Position Type: Full time**

**Application Deadline: January 10th, 2025.**

**Accounting Administrator**

Goodwill is hiring, join our growing organization today We are looking for people just like YOU

The Accounting Administrator will be responsible for aspects related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and/or other accounting functions. They will perform various administrative tasks according to the needs of the department. This will be a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days working in the London office weekly.

If you have a passion for accounting, making a difference in your community, helping people and the environment - come join Goodwill We are a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to improving the lives of others through our mission of WORK. We welcome all backgrounds, knowledge, abilities, and perspectives as we will help train, coach, and support your path of success. We welcome newcomers to the region to apply. Grow your career, skills and reach your full potential.

**About Us**

Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to changing lives and communities through the power of WORK. Ready to work or not, a job at Goodwill is a path to work readiness. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported. Diversity, equity, accessibility and preserving the environment are important to us. Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve is our goal.

**Mission**:
Changing Lives and communities through the power of WORK.

**Vision**:
Everyone working and thriving in sustainable communities.

**Values**:
**I**nclusion: Embracing all people equally

**C**ompassion: Serving with heart

**A**spiring Workforce: Together changing lives through the power of WORK

**R**espect: Embracing diversity, upholding all people with dignity and trust

**E**mpathy: Ability to walk in each other’s shoes

**Why You Will Love Goodwill**:
We have an amazing team and workplace:

- Diverse, inclusive, and dynamic culture. Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government’s 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
- Commitment to accessibility and mobility (various walking devices and wheelchair accessible work locations).
- Mission-driven organization committed to the Power of Work.
- Environmentally committed to meeting our goal of zero waste on planet earth.
- Respectful, fun, and supportive team and leadership.
- Accredited through CARF International.

Competitive Compensation Package includes:

- Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan opportunity for various roles.
- Employee discount at retail locations.

Exciting career training and coaching:

- Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Supportive Life and Work Opportunities:

- Individual personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
- Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility.

**What You Will Do**:

- Manage Accounts Payable with proper approvals, enter invoices, cheque requisitions, issue payments and reporting, create and process recurring entries.
- Manage Accounts Receivable, including billing, collections, banking, reporting plus process credit card payments from customers.
- Prepare weekly payment plans for approval, create payment batches.
- Reconcile and process monthly credit card statements.
- Manage and process Capital asset expenses, invoices in accordance with approved capital projects.
- Process monthly and other US invoices and prepare wire transfers.
- Process monthly staff expenses.
- Calculate, prepare, and issue documents or payments related to accounts such as bills, invoices, account statements, excise tax, benefit withdrawals, WSIB.
- Manage and review assigned monthly and year-end working paper files, prepare journal entries and accruals.
- Generate and distribute monthly financial reports and statements.
- Stays current with all regulations, practices, tax laws, reporting requirements and industry trends.
- Identify where process efficiencies or improvements can be made.

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Diploma or Degree in Accounting preferred
- Minimum 2-4 years working experience in accounting required
- Experience in ERP systems; Sage 300 is preferred
- Flexibility: able to work at different times if needed, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and changing priories.
- Problem solving: finding solutions to problems, and being innovative in processes..
- Attention to detail: being accurate, using a questioning mindset.
- High degree of self-motivation.
- Positive attitude and a willingness to work within a team environment but also work well individually.
- Communica