Corps Accountant

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 Headquarters
• Prepare 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 abilities
• 1- 2 years related experience and training 

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Maintain strict confidentiality

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed 

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

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.

Mission Statement:

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.