Corps Accountant (6027)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Sarasota, FL

8d•$31 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

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
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 preferred

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
Receives, verifies, codes, enters and posts all check requests or invoices relating to grants into accounts payable system. Prints checks and posts journals to the general ledger.
Completes C-forms for 1099 vendors and submits to DHQ. Mails checks to vendors and attaches and files paperwork.
Completes bank reconciliations; follows up with bank to resolve errors.
Copies financial statements from computer printouts to required forms for month end.
Provides assistance in performing routine audits; prepares audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; prepares a response to items in the audit report.
Assist with monthly Grant Billing.