Corps Accountant

THE SALVATION ARMY•West Palm Beach, FL

5d•$29 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Corps Accountant performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of fund-accounting principles and practices. The role maintains precise fiscal records and financial data, completing varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting and checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports. The position maintains accurate, complete, and timely financial records 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 a related field.
Two years of experience performing increasingly complex bookkeeping work using a computerized accounting system, with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to enter information into a computer and sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly, and accurately.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a computer and calculator.
Ability to work under deadline pressure, follow instructions, and work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
No licenses or certifications required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAGE accounting software is preferred.

Responsibilities

Post and maintain a variety of ledgers, enter income, expense, and balance-sheet data into computerized financial systems, and proof entries for accuracy, completeness, and integrity.
Prepare and make journal entries, balance accounts, and prepare reports.
Transfer ledger totals to routine financial statements and prepare income and expense statements, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, mileage reports, self-denial reports, and accounts receivable and payable reports.
Post and maintain the accounts payable ledger; receive, date, stamp, obtain approval for, and code invoices; match invoices with supporting paperwork and purchase orders; and enter data into the accounts payable system.
Run weekly reports to identify bills due, enter cash payments, run checks, record disbursements in cash ledgers, and distribute checks.
Post and maintain the accounts receivable ledger; receive invoice payments and verify amounts due; prepare receipts, stamp checks, post payments, run reports, and complete and file deposit slips.
Determine the source of funds and make appropriate accounting entries; maintain records of amounts receivable from Divisional Headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units, and vendors.
Collect amounts owed by officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, and other items.
Receive, record, and deposit cash receipts; prepare daily tabulations and reports; distribute receipts to the proper funds; and make daily cash-receipt ledger entries.
Make adjusting entries as needed, prepare checks for deposit, and reconcile bank balances to book balances.