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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Corps Accountant

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

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Job Description

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.
Position Summary:
The Corps Accountant will perform full charge bookkeeping/accounting for several centers of operation in the Corps Accounting center. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.
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.

Perform 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.

Do monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary.

Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officers and Divisional HeadquartersPrepare management reports by analyzing balance sheet accounts, reviewing revenue and expense distributions and budget variances.

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.

Assist in budget preparation an 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 abilities1- 2 years related experience and training
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Maintain strict confidentiality
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePointWillingness to learn new software as needed
Certificates and Licenses:
Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.