Accountant-SC/ Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) Carson-11-001

PAY RATE

$36.00/hr. - $38.00/hr.

About the role

The primary responsibility is to manage the general ledger and reporting for assigned units. This includes liaising with field units for daily transactions and finance-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries for assigned funds and intercompany general journals as assigned.
• Review incoming cash receipts and accounts payable batches, verify general ledger coding, ensure accurate and timely payments and postings, and ensure Salvation Army policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing; generate monthly financial statements and other required reports and distribute them properly by applicable deadline.
• Coordinate monthly grant revenue recognition with corps personnel to ensure accurate accrual, billing, and reporting.
• Review and publish accurate monthly financial statements; review financial statements, provide financial analysis to assigned Corps and Units, and contact Corps/Units for budget variances on a monthly basis or as needed.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Provide liaison between Finance and Corps serviced related to A/P, Cash receipts and reporting, follow up with pending questions/issues.
• Review and track capital projects/deferred maintenance projects.
• Provide training to field personnel the TSA policy and procedures. Ensure TSA policies and procedures related to bookkeeping and accounting are followed.
• Ensure maintenance of Custodian accounts.
• Afford assistance in the preparation of internal, and external audit schedules.
• Co-ordinate and assist with preparation and implementation of budget for the assigned Corps.
• Perform projects and research related to assigned Corps.
• Provide Backup for other accountants.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of 24 semester (or 30 quarter) units in accounting.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience with strong general ledger experience.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills quickly.

Qualifications

• Embrace the mission of the Salvation Army.
• Must have a collaborative style and be a team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office, Shelby and SQL preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.