Corps Staff Accountant (DHQ)
About The Position
The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Job Objective: The Staff Accountant is responsible for all accounting functions for assigned Corps or Unit(s) as well as assisting with other accounting and finance special projects as needed.
Requirements
- Accounting degree required. Four-year degree in accounting preferred.
- Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
- One year experience processing accounts payable, receivables, and bank reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication.
- Be self-motivated with strong organization skills.
- Help direct the work of others in the department.
- Requirements include good speaking, hearing, and visual ability with excellent manual dexterity. Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds. Requires bending, squatting, and walking. May stand for extended periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in not-for-profit accounting a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accounting transactions as required to maintain the general ledger. Includes journal entries, accounts receivable, payables, billing, and monthly reconciliations.
- Ensure proper classification, coding, and functionalization of transactions.
- Review payable and receivable transactions and assist in providing accounting clerks with necessary information to perform their duties.
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, monthly and annual financial statements, cash flows and other ad hoc reports as needed.
- Assist in monitoring Corps or Unit(s) cash balance. Provide cash balance reports to Officers.
- Prepare bank reconciliation and review reconciliations for other unassigned Corps or Unit(s).
- Assist Officers in budget preparation and enter approved budget in accounting system.
- Prepare pro forma 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Tax as needed.
- Provide information for grant application and monitor receipt of funds to help ensure payments and invoicing compliance.
- Prepare work papers and schedules for internal and external auditors. Assist with answering audit questions as needed.
- Provide back up to other staff accountants when needed.
Benefits
- In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits
- 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
- 75% find their "Work Stress" manageable
- 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
- 89% appreciate the remote work options they have in their position
- 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as "Discretionary"
- 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
