Accounting Technician

Description

If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers, and developing your skills, Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (GINM) has an opportunity for you. We are seeking an Accounting Technician to join our dedicated accounting team. In this role, you’ll support a mission-driven nonprofit that provides free programs and services to New Mexicans. With 20 locations statewide and diverse federal and state funding, you’ll gain valuable experience in a dynamic and growing organization.

This is a nonexempt position with 38-hour work weeks that provides a great work-life balance. This position starts at $18.50/hr or more depending upon qualifications. 

Position Expectations:

Uphold GINM’s Core Values: G.R.E.A.T.

           Generosity-Acknowledge and appreciate kindness – Pay it forward

           Respect – Treat others as you would like to be treated – Honor diversity

           Excellence – Strive to reach your full potential – Act responsibly

           Attitude – Give your heart, not just your words or actions – Be innovative and creative

           Transparency – Choose sustainability – Be honest and open

Job-Specific Competencies:

• Maintain GINM’s fixed asset records including processing depreciation
• Record transactions related to GINM’s E-commerce line of business
• Manages GINMs corporate credit card reconciliations
• Posts key performance indicator information from the point-of-sales system to the general ledger
• Maintains the prepaid expense subledger
• Support the AP Clerk by processing invoices during busy times
• Manage correspondence with land lessees and ensure property tax reporting is completed timely 
• Provide audit and tax support as related to fixed assets, nontraditional lines of business, and other transaction cycles as appropriate
• Support other areas of finance to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and manage workflow
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with the same. 
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices related to AP, particularly credit cards.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.

 Supervisory Responsibilities: Not a supervisory role. 

Requirements

• Knowledge of organizational practices, policies and procedures and compliance with the same. 
• Knowledge of and compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices as related to AP, particularly credit cards.
• Knowledge of math, accounting and cash management.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Ability to pay attention to details (excellent attention to details). 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to carry out instructions in verbal and written format.
• Ability to exhibit excellent customer service skills as related to position.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate time management skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; see, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and lift/move up to 25lbs and may occasionally be exposed to outside weather conditions. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or abilities required for the position. Individuals must be able to pass a credit and criminal background check and drug test. Individuals must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license, liability insurance, insurability under the agency insurance carrier, dependable vehicle and a clean driving record.  

• Associate's in accounting or similar degree.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with processing financial transactions.
• Experience managing fixed assets a plus. 
• A proficiency test may be administered to selected candidates.