Regional Accounting Services Specialist

THE SALVATION ARMY•Charlotte, NC

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Accounting Services Specialist coordinates and monitors accounting operations for assigned local Salvation Army commands, supporting accurate financial records, appropriate internal controls, and compliance with Salvation Army policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and current FASB standards. The role maintains reliable financial reporting so Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters can assess local commands’ financial condition and make informed decisions. The specialist oversees accounting transactions, ledgers, journals, cash balances, payables, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing, and financial reports. The position also provides financial analysis and budgeting support, trains and assists local accounting personnel and Corps Officers, and helps with audits, fiscal closing, and financial consolidation. Travel to local commands is required as needed for reviews, training, and support. The role may provide approved emergency assistance outside normal business hours and cover local accounting duties during staff absences or vacancies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Four years of progressively responsible experience performing computerized double-entry accounting work.
Knowledge of The Salvation Army’s mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure.
Knowledge of computerized double-entry fund accounting, finance, budgeting, and GAAP.
Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Office 365, and accounting software generally.
Knowledge of general business administration and efficient methods for organizing, maintaining, and securing financial records.
Ability to develop and interpret accurate accounting and financial reports and create reports for non-financial staff.
Ability to evaluate accounting and financial functions, identify deficiencies, implement corrective actions, and develop and administer policies, procedures, and budgets.
Ability to monitor and evaluate local accounting staff work and provide timely direction and assistance to ensure compliance and quality.
Ability to integrate and interpret data, develop strategies, and implement improvements to accounting processes and financial reporting.
Ability to audit transactions and scrutinize financial reports and documents for integrity, accuracy, and completeness.
Ability to interpret guidelines and regulations, apply discretion and independent judgment, and resolve routine accounting transactions and reporting matters.
Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to conduct and lead group presentations.
Ability to organize, lead, and maintain effective professional relationships with Finance Department personnel, Salvation Army officers and employees, and community professionals.
Ability to conduct office affairs responsibly, efficiently, and economically.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records and perform duties consistent with The Salvation Army’s principles, standards, Orders, and Regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with The Salvation Army’s current accounting system.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate computerized accounting systems and internal controls for assigned local commands in accordance with Salvation Army policies, GAAP, and current FASB standards.
Supervise and review daily accounting transactions, records, ledgers, statements, journals, chart of accounts, cash logs, and financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor cash balances and local commands’ financial needs; review payable and cash receipt reports before posting and help ensure sufficient funds for payroll and other drafts.
Review local-command batches and post them to the accounting system; approve and post journal entries, including asset, depreciation, and adjustment entries.
Reconcile inter-company balances, reserve accounts, bank accounts, ledger accounts, DHQ and THQ accounts, and open receivables; research and resolve discrepancies.
Follow Divisional Headquarters instructions for month-end and year-end close, and establish transaction and check-processing schedules to meet command deadlines.
Ensure bills are paid on time, issue emergency checks when necessary, and post transactions promptly so cash and payable reports remain current.
Prepare and review month-end reports, including financial return reports, statements of activities, balance sheets, and support and statewide reports; investigate unusual balances and advise leadership when attention is needed.
Prepare correcting journal entries and journals for depreciation, welfare orders, gifts-in-kind, support and statewide services, and other required activity.
Provide financial analysis and interpret reports for Corps Officers; support accounting and budgeting improvements and prepare monthly financial information for supervisors.
Travel to commands as needed to review accounting procedures and records management, identify improvements, and provide on-site support.
Provide remote assistance to Corps Officers preparing financial information for Advisory Boards and conduct analytical research for the Divisional Finance Department and local officers.
Remain accessible to local accounting staff and Corps Officers, provide daily phone support, communicate procedural and policy changes, and answer accounting-system questions.
Maintain the territorial accounting program for regional Corps as directed by the Division and train local finance and other personnel in accounting-system operations.
Assume local accounting duties during staff absences or vacancies to keep transactions current and reporting on schedule.
Assist Corps Officers with annual budgets, including preparing and reviewing budget workbooks, entering approved budgets, checking formulas, and ensuring fund transfers comply with Divisional Headquarters standards.
Prepare fiscal closing statements and year-end reports; review local accountants’ year-end packages for errors and completeness.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, providing transaction documentation, and responding to auditor questions; promote consistent procedures and audit-ready records.
Assist with financial consolidation, monitor routine reports for errors, and help prepare and review consolidation reports.
Attend accounting and financial-system training and continuing education; assist Finance Department and DHQ personnel with reports and accounting tasks.
Conduct analytical reporting and research, assist supervisors with accounting and finance work, and speak at management or accounting conferences when requested.
Perform duties in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, Christian principles, policies, and professional standards; maintain confidentiality and represent the organization as needed.
Perform other related work as required.