Accountant for Great Lakes Harbor Light System & Detroit City Fund

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Southfield, MI

21d

About The Position

This position directs and coordinates financial affairs according to the financial principles and government regulations for the Harbor Light System and the Detroit City Fund for The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division. This position plans new operation procedures to obtain optimum efficiency and reduced costs. They also direct receipts, disbursements, and expenditures of assets, approves and signs documents affecting monetary transactions, as well as directs the activities concerned with the safekeeping, control, and accounting activities. This position prepares budgets for Harbor Light System and Detroit City Fund Salvation Army locations as well as provides financial analysis and financial forecasts for these same units. They will analyze budget requests for appropriateness and direct the preparation of reports which outline financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past and future operations. All reports must be prepared as required by regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
4+ years’ experience supervisory experience
5+ years full-cycle accounting experience, including general ledger, financial analysis, and budgeting
An accounting or finance professional with a minimum of 4-6 years’ experience, supervision or management of other staff. Experience in providing direction in developing accounting practices and staff for a multi-site organization preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
Strong attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Quick and accurate data entry skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Willingness to learn new software as needed
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Experience in non-profit organization preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and ensure timely submission of applications and reports
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including forecasting and variance analyses with explanations for review by Accounting Manager for Institutions & Grant Funded Programs
Develop and manage compelling grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation in collaboration with program and finance teams
Provide financial consultation to Harbor Light department directors and staff as required
Prepare and manage the preparation of and distribution of monthly and annual financial reports to department directors or other designated parties
Manage the monthly and year-end closing process, ensuring completion on a timely basis
Review reconciliations of various general ledger accounts that are prepared by the City Fund Accountant
Review and approve all journal entries prepared by accounting staff
Monitor all cash accounts for the Detroit City Fund and Harbor Light System and its related funds
Provide assistance with Territorial Headquarters’ consolidation process
Ensure that the daily activities of all the funds under supervision operate efficiently
Monitor and oversee the grant compliance documentation of activities workflows and procedures for the Detroit City Fund and Harbor Light fund’s accounting activities. This includes annual reviews of the same
Train and support staff on grant-related processes and compliance
Provide support to the Accounting Manager for Institutions & Grant Funded Programs as requested.
Assist in strategic planning for long-term funding sustainability
Monitor grant compliance, including spending, reporting, and deliverables
Provide overall management and oversight to Detroit City Fund and Harbor Light Fund accounting activities
Give direction to employees for the adherence to Salvation Army policies and procedures, timely and accurate reporting, enthusiasm for the goals and objectives of the Great Lakes Division and Finance Department, and a high level of commitment to The Salvation Army
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
Strategic thinking and problem-solving mindset
Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested responses, reconciliations and work papers supported by adequate documentation
Assist with researching or resolving questions from vendors or department directors as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Care Benefits which include: Medical Dental Vision Hearing Flexible spending accounts AFLAC Voluntary life insurance benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Pet Insurance
Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.