Accounting Specialist-RAC (6007)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Alexandria, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist-RAC performs accounting functions and financial analysis for multiple locations with multiple business operations, including shelters, transitional housing, thrift stores, social services, and corps operations. The Potomac Division covers Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, encompassing 56 Commands/Corps. This role involves performing transactional and analytical accounting functions for the base location and analytical accounting for other assigned locations. Responsibilities include basic accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, posting and verifying entries, recognizing and recording income, issuing disbursements, balancing and reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements. The incumbent will also assist in training local accounting staff on basic accounting principles and compliance with Salvation Army policies, GAAP, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration AND One year progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounts receivable or accounts payable responsibilities OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze batches, transactions, and journal entries prepared by local accounting personnel before posting to the general ledger.
Prepare and process invoices from Corps locations via batch data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System, ensuring accurate coding before finalizing entries.
Upload completed invoices and backup documentation to SharePoint.
Receive, code, record, and deposit cash receipts; prepare daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts.
Validate daily incoming receipts against transmittal, prepare receipts batch for processing, perform data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System, and validate entries against control totals.
Receive, code, and process vendor invoices and employee expense vouchers accurately and in a timely manner via batch data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System.
Review invoices and vouchers to ensure accurate coding, receipt of required supporting documentation, and proper approval signatures before processing for payment.
Monitor the accuracy and completeness of accounting data entered by location Accounting clerks, preparing reclassification and correcting journal entries as needed.
Monitor actuals to budget levels within the local operating unit, providing variance analysis and cash flow management to location and supervising headquarters personnel.
Assist in training local accounting staff to ensure the application of basic accounting principles and compliance with TSA policies and procedures, GAAP and federal laws and regulations.