Corps Accountant

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing of revenue (receipts), accounts payable and contributions.
• Prepare journal entries for cash accounts, payroll, reserve and subsidiary ledger accounting, plus unique Salvation Army accounting.
• Prepare monthly closings; prepare and submit reports to the Corps Accounting Manager for review.
• Once approved, the reports are forwarded to the Corps Officers, Divisional Business Administrator and Finance Director as needed.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters.
• Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with Corps Accounting Manager, Corps Officers or divisional headquarters Officers as needed.
• Prepare annual closing entries, reports and close the accounting system.
• Coordinate and prepare audit schedules. Assist with audit preparation.
• Aid in budget preparation and enter budget information into accounting system.
• Work closely with Corps Officer/Corps Contact providing special analysis and understanding of a Corps’ accounting system as needed.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Provide support for special reporting required by outside agencies, such as quarterly United Way reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from 4-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 1- 2 years related experience and training
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Maintain strict confidentiality, Computer Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint, Willingness to learn new software as needed