Staff Accountant

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Canton, MA

3d • $51,076 - $103,005 • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Staff Accountant. This role is responsible for all phases of accounting related to DHQ Monitored Funds, in coordination with the Accounting Supervisor. This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 8-10 years or more years experience in the accounting field
• Excellent organizational skills
• Working knowledge of accounting software
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
• Analytical ability
• Self-motivated
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree a plus
• Non-Profit & Fund Accounting Experience, preferred
• Supervisory experience, a plus
• Serenic knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares and enters journal entries, as approved by the supervisor of assigned funds
• Review assigned funds in the GL for accuracy and anomalies monthly. Share results of review with the Finance Secretary and Fiscal Controller.
• Separate and distribute monthly printouts on a timely basis.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for assigned accounts.
• Assist with preparation of internal and external audits, Consolidation, and Annual Command Review (ACR), as requested.
• Backup to Accounts Receivable Clerk.
• Prepares Service Unit reports, analysis and reconciliations.
• Assist with fiscal closing tasks.
• Back-up Petty Cash Cashier.
• Perform duties for the Cash-Log related Income batch review and reconciliation.
• Prepare annual insurance billings.
• Prepare the Balance Sheet Analysis for all DHQ Funds monthly.
• Research open items in various funds complete adjustments in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for CFC, as requested.
• Process Service Unit Reimbursements.
• Review of all vouchers, income, journal, and debit memo batches for accuracy and protocol adherence.
• Preparation of reports which include, but may not be limited to: Reserve Summary, Corps Grants Report, and the Insurance Report; to support coordination & reconciliation with the Corps records, as well as to support reporting needs related to the Consolidation.
• Attend meetings as requested
• Perform other related duties as assigned, to support the Accounting Team.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior