Regional Accounting Specialist (7312)

The Salvation Army•Norcross, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data for assigned regions. It 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. The role ensures the integrity, security, and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts for assigned regions by preparing and maintaining financial records accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.

Requirements

Two (2) year college or technical school degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field
Two (2) years’ experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods
Valid State Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers for assigned regions; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
Prepares journal entries and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports – Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc. for assigned regions.
Prepares checks for assigned regions; processes vouchers received; enters data into the computer and prints checks; obtains authorized signatures on checks and distributes checks; prepares and files necessary back-up paperwork.
Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger for assigned regions; receives, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up, enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks.
Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger for assigned regions; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, posts payment, runs reports, and files deposit slip; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into General Ledger; maintains records of amounts received from Divisional headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.