Accounting Supervisor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Hoffman Estates, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At The Salvation Army we honor the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to fair pay practices, ensuring equal compensation for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or other factors. Be part of something meaningful. Whether you're supporting those in need, assisting with disaster relief, or working in areas like finance or fundraising, each role offers a chance to make a lasting impact. If you're looking to align your career with your values, explore opportunities at The Salvation Army and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all. The Accounting Supervisor is the primary overseer of AP & AR functions for the Trade Central.  Responsible for assisting the AP & AR clerks with accurate and timely maintenance and processing of accounting transactions, bank reconciliations, journal entries & other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Three-Four years’ experience in a similar finance role; Experience in a non-profit environment preferred but not required.
• Financial reporting analysis experience preferred.
• Ability to speak read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job.
• Must possess a valid IL driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle report.
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing materials up to 25 pounds
• Requires bending, squatting and walking
• May stand for extended periods

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Review & approve vendor, customer and item set-up
• Supervision of AR & AP personnel
• Research/resolve vendor payment statuses
• Research/resolve customer payment statuses
• Prepare & review of monthly journal entries as needed
• Assist in monthly reporting package preparation for Trade Council
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is a backup in place for every critical operation.
• Run daily POS and sales routines. Compile results and share with management.
• Monitor credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges.
• Maintain and update general ledger and sales journals for the end of the month.
• Monitor employees so that all documents in the finance section are scanned and filed in a timely manner.  Maintain an orderly financial filing system.
• Assist with packing/unpacking merchandise for off-site events. Attend offsite events.
• Travel to off-site events, set-up, operate, inventory and pack up off site store.
• Other assigned duties as needed
• Work year-end inventory.

Benefits

• The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees