Regional Accountant

THE SALVATION ARMY•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Accountant performs routine and complex clerical accounting functions and administers the day-to-day operations of the Sage Accounting Program for an assigned region using a functionalized double-entry accounting package. The role provides accounting support between local units and Divisional Headquarters. Accounting responsibilities make up 85% of the position and include preparing, processing, reviewing, tracking, recording, reconciling, and maintaining financial documents, transactions, ledgers, reports, spreadsheets, and account files. Other responsibilities (15%) include supporting supervisors and division consolidation, processing mail, providing clerical coverage for special projects and other positions, and providing scheduled mailroom, kitchen, and receptionist relief.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two years of progressively responsible experience performing double-entry computerized accounting work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance and work-performance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to keypunch information into a computer and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, computer, fax machine, and adding machine.
Ability to work under deadline pressure, concentrate, and pay close attention to detail despite interruptions from answering phones.

Nice To Haves

Sage accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and process financial documents such as invoices, checks, check requests, and deposits, and review them for accuracy and completeness.
Post and track payments to ledgers, track account balances, and ensure appropriate staff are aware of balances.
Receive, record, and post cash receipts; prepare daily tabulations and reports; distribute receipts to the proper funds; and make daily cash receipts ledger entries.
Assist with preparing and reviewing financial and statistical reports and spreadsheets, and prepare schedules of errors when needed.
Verify code numbers on financial documents, batch totals, and enter information into a computer to generate checks, invoices, reports, spreadsheets, and other financial documents.
Research and reconcile accounts to ensure financial documents, correspondence, invoices, payments, and spreadsheets are accurate.
Enter financial information into spreadsheet and general ledger programs for bookkeeping and reporting.
Maintain accurate, complete files of accounts payable reports, accounts receivable reports, and general journal adjustment reports.
Assist supervisors with accounting and finance work as needed.
Assist with the Division Consolidation throughout the year.
Receive and process incoming and outgoing mail accurately and promptly.
Provide clerical support for special projects or to relieve other clerical positions as needed.
Provide scheduled relief in the mailroom, kitchen, and receptionist area.
Perform other duties as assigned.