Accountant (3694)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Dallas, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the financial operations for the Area Command Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and all general ledger transactions; assists in ensuring the financial integrity of financial records; prepares financial information.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field
Three years work in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll accompanied by experience working in a religious, charitable organization preferred
Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Valid State Drivers License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to other employees requiring assistance.

Nice To Haves

Three years work in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll accompanied by experience working in a religious, charitable organization preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness; this includes (but is not limited to) preparation of journals, various ledger activity, maintenance of the chart of accounts; ensures accuracy and completeness of the same.
Assists in selecting qualified Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff; assists in planning and conducting orientation and on-the-job training for the same.
Generates, reconciles and reviews assigned ledger accounts for accuracy, on a monthly basis; prepares correcting journal entries. Provides balance sheet reconciliations to Assistant Finance Manager on a monthly basis.
Assists in reviewing trial balance/accounts for integrity before closing the books both monthly and annually.
Assists in proofing and editing entries, including receipts, journals and disbursements to the general ledger.
Assists in generating and verifying the accuracy of assigned monthly reports related to the close of the Great Plains Financial module.
Assists with audit preparation for assigned units.