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Senior Staff Accountant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Posted 14 days ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Kansas City, MO 64188, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • The job involves providing accounting services for select corps/units, including tasks such as receipting, disbursements, and budgeting assistance.
  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, with two years of experience in the accounting field preferred.
  • The position offers a salary of $45,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Essential skills include excellent computer proficiency, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to The Salvation Army's mission.
  • This is a full-time position with benefits, including medical and retirement plans, and a hybrid remote work option after 90 days.

Job Objective: Provide accounting services for select corps/units to include receipting, disbursements, review, reporting and budgeting assistance.  Position will be assigned units with an advanced degree of difficulty. 

 

Essential Functions:  

  • Review accounts payable and receipting entries completed by Processors 
  • Create accounts receivable invoices as required for assigned units 
  • 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 15th 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: None

          

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.

Qualifications
  • Full Time Position - 37.5 Hours per Week
  • Benefits Eligible - Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Plans; PTO
  • Hybrid Remote Work Option after 90 days



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