Corps Accountant (7722)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Shreveport, LA

2d•$21 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks for an assigned Corps with multiple and varied programs with separate sets of books. The Corps Accountant properly records and maintains precise fiscal records and financial data, applying 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. The role ensures the accurate, complete, and timely maintenance of financial records, upholding the integrity, security, and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts. The Corps Accountant keeps the Commanding Officer informed of the financial condition of the local unit at all times and serves as a liaison to Divisional Headquarters, ensuring the accurate and complete submission of financial data and reports in accordance with Divisional Headquarters standards and schedules. Responsibilities include administering all Corps accounting functions for a variety of programs and accounts in accordance with established Salvation Army policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Standards, ensuring that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and timely for effective financial decision-making. The role involves posting and maintaining the accounts payable ledger, receiving, dating, stamping, and coding invoices, matching invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase orders, researching questionable invoices, and verifying vendor legitimacy. Data entry into the accounts payable system, running weekly reports for due bills, entering cash payments, running checks, recording disbursements, and distributing checks are also key functions. Additionally, the Corps Accountant assists with managing grant expenses, reviewing expenditures for compliance, and compiling information for audits, serving as a resource on grant administration.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Great Plains experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks for an assigned Corps with multiple and varied programs with separate sets of books.
Properly records and maintains 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.
Keeps the Commanding Officer abreast of the financial condition of the local unit at all times.
Serves as liaison to Divisional Headquarters and ensures the accurate and complete submission of financial data and reports in accordance with Divisional Headquarters standards and schedules.
Administers all Corps accounting functions for a variety of programs and accounts in accordance with established Salvation Army policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Standards.
Ensures that all accounting transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner so that the Commanding Officer has knowledge of the financial health of the local unit at any time and can make effective financial decisions for the local unit.
Posts and maintains the accounts payable ledger.
Receives, dates, stamps, obtains stamp, and codes all invoices.
Matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order.
Researches questionable invoices and confirms that all vendors are verified for legitimacy (including payments for independent contractors and for social service beneficiaries i.e. rent, energy and utility).
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 in accordance with the established schedule and direction from the Commanding Officer.
Researches invoices and returned checks when needed.
Assists with managing grant expenses ensuring funds are dispersed and recorded as required by the grant.
Reviews expenditures and assists with ensuring compliance related to fund and revenue.
Assists with compiling information and documents needed for audit inquiries.
Serve as a resource on grant administration.