Accountant (4158)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP • Jacksonville, FL

9d • $24 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field, and
• Two years experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work utilizing a computerized accounting system (Sage preferred )with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness, and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts, and prepares reports.
• Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc
• Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks.
• Aids in performing routine audits; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level