[Hiring] Staff Accountant @The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Role Description

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.

• 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 as needed.
• Provide backup to other staff accountants when needed.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree required; four-year degree in accounting preferred.
• One year experience processing accounts payable, receivables, and bank reconciliations; experience in not-for-profit accounting a plus.
• 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.

Requirements

• Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing, and visual ability with excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds; requires bending, squatting, and walking; may stand for extended periods.
• Work is performed in a typical office environment; full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.

Benefits

• Traditional Health, Wellness, RX, and PTO benefits.
• 91% of employees are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities.
• 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable.
• 80% find their managers supportive during times of stress.
• 89% appreciate the remote work options available.
• 98% appreciate the allowance of 4 sick days as “Discretionary.”
• 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays received each year.