Staff Accountant

Job Objective : Provide accounting services for select corps / units to include receipting, disbursements, review, reporting and budgeting assistance

Essential Functions :

• Review accounts payable and receipting entries completed by Specialists
• Process, code and record complex invoices and reimbursement requests
• File monthly sales tax returns for units as required
• Prepare and input journal entries following established accounting procedures
• Perform bank account reconciliations for non-assigned locations
• Review ledgers associated with related funds and accounts
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
• Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the Accounting Manager with final completion by the 15

of the month

• Input annual and revised corps / unit budgets into accounting software
• Prepare written reviews of the budgeted variances on a monthly and as needed basis
• Maintain records within established Salvation Army policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Business administration and finance courses desirable. Courses in computer-based accounting very helpful.

Experience : Two years in the accounting field, including computer utilization preferred.

Skills / Abilities :

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & e-mail.
• Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources.
• Demonstrate ability as a team-builder and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army.
• Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines.
• Strong Communication skills are necessary.
• Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service.

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Physical Requirements : Include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.

This position may require the ability to lift and / or move more than 15 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Driving : Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission : 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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and / or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.