Part Time Temporary Junior Finance Assistant

Description

Summary 

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities. 

Job Responsibilities 

 As an Assistant you will be trained to provide support and assistance in the following areas: 

Accounts Payable 

• Accurate payment of goods and services 

• Match and compare invoice pricing to the PO 

• Ensure correct authorizations 

• Ensure coding is correct and follow up with managers on discrepancies 

• Month end accrual and reconciliation of control reports 

• Keep accurate 1099 files 

• Maintain log of all vendor agreements 

• Provide monthly and annual reports as required 

        Sales Order and Accounts Receivable 

• Sales Order Management and invoicing 

• Check new customer credit and set limits in accordance with company policy 

• Ensure invoices are raised in accordance with fiscal periods 

• Work with shipping on discrepancies to sales orders 

• Credit Collection and apply cash collection against customer accounts 

• Provide monthly and annual reports as required and reconcile accounts 

• Assist with P&L for California Council of Goodwill 

Daily Stores Audit 

• Reconcile store deposits daily 

• Works with store management and LP Dept. to reconcile discrepancies 

• Reports serious discrepancies to Senior Management & Loss Prevention 

• Conducts daily bank reconciliation of store deposits 

• Prepares month end journal entries 

• Responsible for accounting software entries for cash and credit cards 

• Performs related tasks to charge-backs from Merchant Services 

• Provides weekly and monthly reporting on store audits to management 

General Ledger and Other 

• Ad-hoc reporting and reconciliations as required 

• Work with cross functional process improvement teams 

• Presentations on internal projects and cost reduction initiatives 

• Reconcile AR and AP checks, deposits and ACH through Bank Reconciliation 

• Internal audit of company processes – provide report and recommendations 

• Attend both internal and external training classes 

Responsibilities may be changed at any time at the management's discretion, formally or informally, orally or in writing. 

Requirements 

• Computer literacy 

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail 

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others are also essential for success in this role 

• Self-motivated and able to prioritize 

• Critical thinker, problem-solver, detail-oriented, accurate, and timely. 

• Exhibits responsibility, confidentiality, and dependability 

• Display communication and organizational skills with attention to detail 

• Maintain a friendly disposition and deliver excellent customer service 

• Demonstrate a desire to learn and develop professionally while working in a dynamic business environment 

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or computer science is preferred 

Working conditions 

• Works in an office environment 

• Works a standard workweek with occasional evenings and/or weekends 

Preferred Technological Knowledge  

• Computer literacy and knowledge of Microsoft 365 

Physical requirements 

• Sitting, standing, walking, touching, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions 

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance 

Pay Range 

$18.54- $20.00 hourly 

Goodwill of Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law  

Salary : $19 - $20