Accounting Specialist-RAC

Location: Potomac Divisional Headquarters, Alexandria, Virginia
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Pay Range: $21.17- $28.57/hour.

About this opportunity:
Under the direction of the Senior Financial Analyst, supervision of the Commanding Officer, the Accounting Specialist performs accounting functions and financial analysis for multiple locations with multiple business operations which may include but is not limited to: shelters, transitional housing, thrift stores, social services and corps operations. The incumbent will perform transactional and analytical accounting functions for the base location and analytical accounting functions for other locations under his/her purview. He/she will perform basic accounting functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, posting, verifying entries, recognizing and recording income, issuing disbursements, balancing and reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements in order to properly record and maintain financial records. The incumbent will assist in training local accounting staff to ensure the application of basic accounting principles and compliance with TSA policies and procedures, GAAP and federal laws and regulations

Key responsibilities:

• Review and analyze and approves batches, transactions and journal entries prepared by local accounting personnel and before posting to the general ledger. Prepares and processes invoices from the Corps locations via batch data entry into the Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting System. Ensures accurate coding before finalizing entries; upload completed invoices and backup to SharePoint. Builds a professional and positive image of The Salvation Army.
• Tracks payments to ledgers; tracks balances of the same; ensures appropriate staff remain aware of account balances; opens new account files and closes terminated account files in accordance with established procedures.
• Receives and reconciles vendor’s open account statements against invoices processed; follows up with vendor as necessary to ensure all invoices are paid.
• Monitors the accuracy and completeness of accounting data entered in the computerized accounting system by the location Accounting clerks, preparing reclassification and correcting journal entries for entry in to the accounting system as needed.
• Prepares reports covering the status of accounting operations, identifying problem areas, and recommending effective solutions to resolve issues to management.
• Monitors actuals to budget levels within the local operating unit, providing variance analysis and cash flow management to location and supervising headquarters personnel.

What we are looking for in you:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration AND
• One year progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounts receivable or accounts payable responsibilities, OR
• Three years or more of equivalent combination of training and experience in accounts receivables or accounts payable which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Three years or more of equivalent combination of training and experience in accounts receivables or accounts payable which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities..
Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan, Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submittal Period: 02/27/2024 – 03/05/2024
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.
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