Corps Accountant (8953)

Schedule/Hours:  Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm (35 hours per week)

Hourly rate:  $29.33 p/h

This position is responsible for:  

Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
• Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.
• Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks.
• Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, stamps check, posts payment, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slip; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into books; maintains records of amounts receivable from Divisional Headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.
• Receives, records, and deposits cash receipts; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts; distributes receipts to proper funds; makes daily entries into cash receipts ledger; makes adjusting entries as necessary i.e. voids checks and bank charges, etc.; prepares checks for deposit; reconciles bank balance to book balance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
• Ability to keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and calculator.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Available
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plans Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance Available and more!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field,

and

Two years experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work utilizing a computerized accounting system ( SAGE preferred) with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

None.

                                                                       Equal Opportunity Employer:  Veterans/Disabled