Corps Accountant (8953)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP•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 position maintains precise fiscal records and financial data, applies bookkeeping skills to tasks such as posting and checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports, and ensures the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, integrity, security, and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts. The position is based in the Palm Beach County Area Command in West Palm Beach, Florida. It is a regular full-time role working Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (35 hours per week), with a day shift and minimal travel. The stated pay rate is $29.33 per hour. Work is performed in a normal office environment. Duties are usually performed seated, with occasional standing or walking and limited physical effort involving light objects under 25 pounds for 5–10% of work time.

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; an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is also acceptable.
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, work independently with limited supervision, and manage multiple projects effectively without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAGE 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 journal entries, balance accounts, and prepare financial reports.
Transfer ledger totals to routine financial statements and prepare reports such as income and expense statements, balance sheets, bank reconciliations, mileage reports, self-denial reports, and accounts receivable and payable reports.
Maintain the accounts payable ledger; receive, date, stamp, obtain approval for, and code invoices; match invoices with supporting paperwork and purchase orders; enter invoice data; identify bills due; enter cash payments; run checks; record disbursements in cash ledgers; and distribute checks.
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 entries in the books; maintain records of amounts receivable from divisional and territorial headquarters, other units, and vendors; and collect amounts owed by officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, and similar items.
Receive, record, and deposit cash receipts; prepare daily cash-receipt tabulations and reports; distribute receipts to the proper funds; and make daily entries in the cash receipts ledger.
Make adjusting entries as necessary, including entries for voided checks and bank charges; prepare checks for deposit; and reconcile the bank balance to the book balance.