Corps Staff Accountant (DHQ)

About the role

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting transactions as required to maintain the general ledger. Includes 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. 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. Assist with answering audit questions as needed.
• Provide back up to other staff accountants when needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Accounting degree required. Four-year degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience: One year experience processing accounts payable, receivables, and bank reconciliations. Experience in not-for-profit accounting a plus.
• Skills/Abilities: 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.

Pay

Starting at: $53,000.00 annually

Schedule

Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.