The Role
Perform full-charge accounting for multiple locations including receipting, AP, bank reconciliations, monthly and annual closings, financial statement preparation, audit schedules, budget support, staff supervision and training, and financial reporting to Corps Officers under GAAP.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Make an Impact as a Senior Accountant with The Salvation Army!
Location: 1130 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63139
Employment Type: Full-Time | Compensation range - $62,000 - $73,000 Annually depending on education and experience.
Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to make a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in a team-driven environment and want to be part of something bigger? This is your opportunity to grow with a mission-focused organization while bringing your skills to a team that values your contributions.
At The Salvation Army Midland Divisional Headquarters, we’re seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant join our Team. With a recent software upgrade, this role offers the perfect opportunity to bring fresh ideas, help shape new processes and be a key contributor to our long-term success.
What You'll Do:
You’ll perform full-charge accounting for multiple locations, supporting our ministry operations. Duties include:
- Perform day to day accounting functions of revenues (receipting) accounts payable and ledgers.
- Maintain cash control logs and issue weekly reports to Corps Officers
- Perform monthly closings and analysis. Provide reports to supervisor and Corps Officers.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary
- Provide and maintain network drive access to monthly/annual closing reports and analysis files.
- Perform cross funds balancing on a monthly basis.
- Make adjustments to Temporarily Restricted Assets and maintain analysis file.
- Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officer and supervisor.
- Analyze balance sheet accounts, review revenue and expense distributions and budget variances.
- Coordinate and balance with Grant and Contract Accountant on a monthly basis.
- Prepare financial summary reports for Corps Officers presentations to Advisory and Corps Councils.
- Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with Corps Officers as needed.
- Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the Assistant Controller with final completion by 15th of the month
- Prepare annual closing entries, analysis and reports according to GAAP. Close the accounting system.
- Coordinate and prepare audit schedules.
- Keep Corps desk guide up to date.
- Cover for vacationing Corps Staff Accountants as assigned.
- Assist in budget preparation and enter budget information in accounting system.
- Work closely with Corps Officers providing communication of financial information on an ongoing basis.
- Assist Corps Assistant Controller with supervision of accounting staff.
- Review and approve Corps Staff Accountant’s work in Acumatica.
- Train new Corps Staff Accountant’s job duties as outlined in job description. Be first point of contact for staff questions. Review and approve new staffs daily work for accuracy during evaluation period. Keep new Corps Accountants on track to complete 30, 60, 90 day goals successfully.
- Maintain Divisional payroll ledger.
- Provide assistance to Corps Assistant Controller reviewing monthly closing reports, year end closings, general ledgers and initiate corrections.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships co-workers and supervisors. This would include, but not be limited to, such actions as: resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff and visitors; respect of others’ property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong computer proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision
- A collaborative spirit, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality
- Must pass an accounting skills test
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
The Salvation Army offers a robust benefits package that includes:
- 14 paid holidays
- Generous time off (vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance & Pension Plan
- Long-Term Disability (with buy-up option)
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan & Aflac options
- Supportive, mission-driven team culture
More Than a Job—It’s a Calling.
At The Salvation Army, your work supports programs that transform lives. Whether you're a veteran, returning to work, or simply looking for meaningful employment—this is a great place to grow and give back.
Apply today and be part of something bigger.
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Preferred QualificationsWho are we?
https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/
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.
Fair Chance Hire
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.
Benefits
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package including:
- 14 days paid holidays
- Sick time, Generous vacation, personal days, and a floating holiday
- A great Health plan with low deductible, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Company-paid Pension Fund
- Long Term Disability with buyup option
- Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
- Voluntary Aflac products
- Voluntary Short-term Disability
- Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Other elective benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Strong computer proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software (e.g., Excel, Acumatica)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision
- Commitment to confidentiality and sound judgment
- Must pass an accounting skills test
- Knowledge of GAAP, month-end/year-end closings, bank reconciliations, and audit preparation
- Experience supervising, training, and reviewing accounting staff work
- Experience maintaining payroll ledger and related accounting records
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The Company
What We Do
The Salvation Army is a church and charitable organization known for its charity work in over 120 countries, committed to 'Doing the Most Good' through community programs and aged care.
