Goodwill NYNJ

Payroll Specialist (85%) and Jr. Accountant (15%)

ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES NYNJ:

Goodwill NYNJ empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work. The organization has a vision of a world with no barriers to employment. Founded more than 100 years ago, Goodwill has helped participants who face disabilities—physical, intellectual, developmental, or other barriers find work. Goodwill believes in the dignity of work and provides its clients with the skills required for a changing workplace. To many, Goodwill is known primarily for its retail stores and as a destination for donating goods, but the organization is a leading human service non-profit serving 14,000 people with life-changing supports and connecting and supporting them in employment. Our Mission is: Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

As part of the not-for-profit sector, Goodwill NYNJ has played and will continue to play an integral role in the economic recovery of our region. The Goodwill philosophy of retail thrift stores funding human services for the community is as important today as it was at the organization’s founding.

As a result, Goodwill NYNJ has implemented and launched a new three-year strategic plan, Double Impact: Sustainable Fashion & the Power of Work, highlighting how the nexus of sustainable fashion and the power to work create a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse workforce, and a greener world. Goodwill’s theory of change is that people of all abilities and backgrounds are equally valued and realize their potential as full contributors to society. A key pillar is to tell the Goodwill story of impact.

Position Summary

Come join a growing team with opportunities to drive transformative change!

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist/ Jr. Accountant is a key role within the Accounting Operations team which goes beyond the transactional aspects of payroll and accounting. In addition to supporting the Organization’s payroll responsibilities, you will also continually look for ways to help our team become more efficient and effective while helping to advocate and lead the implementation of best practices.

About the candidate

Are you an energetic, collaborative, and proactive problem solver, with a powerful sense of ownership over your work? Are you a natural leader, who loves finding new and different ways of doing things? Do you want to develop and expand your skills in a dynamic environment?

If so, we'd love to meet you!

What You’ll Do:

• Payroll (85%)
  • Support the implementation of best practices by contributing to the payroll function continuous improvement efforts that that increase value created and efficiency of work.
  • Support the Payroll Manager in processing payroll for 1,500 + employees accurately and timely
  • Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting on all payroll related issues.
  • Respond to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll matters.
  • Engage in cross-training on departmental functions and work flexibly to assist other staff and/or fill in, as needed
• Jr. Accountant (15%)
  • Prepare and record monthly cash transactions in the general ledger system.
  • Review and approve accounts receivable billing.
  • Prepare and record other monthly transactions to support G/L close.
• Overall
  • Engage in cross-training on departmental functions and work flexibly to assist other staff and/or fill in, as needed.
  • Perform ad hoc reporting and analyses for management.

Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of relevant experience in a payroll position.
• BS/BA Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and ADP reporting required.
• Demonstrated experience as a self-starter, with a record of effectively taking initiative.
• Dynamic, fast learner who is highly organized, analytical and a creative problem solver.
• A team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build trust internally and externally.