About this role
<p><strong>Required Travel:</strong> 0% <br><strong>Position Type: </strong>Hourly Full-Time <br><strong>Hourly Rate</strong>: $23.00 - $25.00 </p> <p> </p> <p>MERS/Missouri Goodwill Industries is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and professional Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team! The ideal candidate will support our mission, "Changing Lives Through the Power of Work!" and embody our core values of diversity, integrity, passion, professionalism, respect, and responsibility.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you're seeking an opportunity that empowers you to achieve new goals while pursuing a mission-driven career, then this is the perfect fit for you.</p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">A bachelor's degree in Accountancy is required. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Experience with General Ledger accounting is required. </span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial accounting principles.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Proficient in MS Office and Excel.</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Duties/Responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Assist in all accounting activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and corporate accounting tasks.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Maintain the general ledger through posting transactions and entries.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Implement and adhere to internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure compliance with GAAP.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Ensure accuracy and compliance in reviewing financial transactions and statements.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Conduct general ledger maintenance and aid with month-end closing.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Assist with the completion of month-end, annual budget, and year-end audits.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Adapt quickly to changing priorities and meet deadlines, even in demanding situations.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Perform other duties as assigned.</span></span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Benefits</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Individual and family medical benefits for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Individual and family dental and vision benefits on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance on the first of the month following the hire date for employees working 20 or more hours per week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">403(B) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">403(B) Retirement + Employer Match after one year of employment for employees working 20 or more hours per week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">401(A) Retirement on date of hire for employees working 20 or more hours per week.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">PTO Accrual up to 15 days based on hours worked.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Employee store discount</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Paid holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible Schedules</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Career Growth Opportunities</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p><em>MERS Missouri Goodwill is an equal-opportunity employer. MERS Goodwill does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other non-merit factor.</em></p> <p><br><em>MERS Missouri Goodwill requires various background and records checks upon employment.</em></p>