Corps Staff Accountant (DHQ)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role involves preparing accounting transactions, ensuring proper classification and coding, reviewing transactions, preparing financial statements and reconciliations, monitoring cash balances, assisting with budget preparation, preparing pro forma 990 returns, providing information for grant applications, and preparing work papers for auditors. The position also requires providing backup to other staff accountants.

Requirements

Accounting degree required.
Four-year degree in accounting preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in not-for-profit accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting transactions as required to maintain the general ledger, including 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 and 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 and assist with answering audit questions.
Provide back up to other staff accountants when needed.