Senior Accountant-Corps

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division serves people in need through programs that combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth, support sobriety, and offer hope.

About the role

Perform full-scope accounting duties for the accounting operations of corps/360 service centers within the North and Central Illinois Division. Assist with timely and accurate analysis and reporting. Maintain The Salvation Army’s high standards of productivity, service excellence, timely results, and adherence to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and reconcile balance sheet and income statement general ledger accounts, including timely identification and resolution of reconciling items. This includes reconciling various intercompany income and liability accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the timely identification and resolution of reconciling items.
• Review cash flow needs or requirements ongoing, providing recommendations as required.
• Review reconciliations of various general ledger accounts prepared by other General Fund accounting staff.
• Support the annual budget process including ensuring the accuracy of budgets entered in Acumatica.
• Post various journal entries in the areas of reconciliation corrections, payroll distributions, insurance and pension expense distributions, support service earnings, interest earnings, and standard charges and assessments.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports.
• Provide financial consultation to General Fund department managers and staff as required.
• Ensure the timely completion of the monthly and year-end general ledger closings.
• Complete all start-up activities required to open or begin a new fiscal year.
• Review General Ledger activity on a regular basis to ensure proper account distributions, including transaction edit listings.
• Serve as a backup to other Senior Accountants.
• Assist with internal audits by preparing requested responses, reconciliations, and work papers supported by adequate documentation.
• Assist with researching or resolving questions from vendors or department directors as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an accounting and finance professional.
• Well-balanced background in non-profit general ledger, financial analysis, and account reconciliations.
• Proficiency in web-based computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or comparable experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization is a plus.

Skills

• Commitment to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Service-oriented interpersonal style that anticipates and responds to the needs of client departments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to independently resolve problems.
• Management style that gathers information, consults others, analyzes options, and offers fiscally viable opinions reflecting good judgment and long-term investment in the organization.
• Positive attitude and flexibility in light of changing job situations and priorities.
• Communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the organization and fosters team relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles of accounting and business management, especially in a non-profit setting.
• Understanding of data management, procedure development, and flow of information.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, using diplomacy and good judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with diversity in the workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes and procedures.
• Ability to function and operate in a paperless environment.

Pay

$58,760 - $71,989 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, exempt.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Light physical work.
• Regular use of standard office equipment and a PC.
• Office environment with a low noise level.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and clients.