Corps Accountant_NE-ALM_101-Administration

Corps Accountant-NE_Administration-101
Location: The Salvation Army Corps- Florence, Alabama

Position Title: Corps Accountant
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $18.64/hr.

About this opportunity:

• Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks for an assigned Corps with multiple and varied programs with separate sets of books; properly records and maintains 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. Keeps the Commanding Officer abreast of the financial condition of the local unit at all times. Serves as liaison to Divisional Headquarters and ensures the accurate and complete submission of financial data and reports in accordance with Divisional Headquarters standards and schedules.

Responsibilities include:

• Administers all Corps accounting functions for a variety of programs and accounts in accordance with established Salvation Army policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Standards.
• Posts and maintains the accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; research questionable invoices and confirms that all vendors are verified for legitimacy.
• Posts and maintains the accounts receivable ledger; receives and receipts funds received; 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.
• Posts non-cash assets to ledger in accordance with current furnishings and equipment guidelines.
• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers for all Corps books i.e. Corps, Thrift Store, Women’s Auxiliary, Home League, FEMA, and other programs unique to the Corps; 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 month-end reports.
• Monitors credit card transactions routinely in order to ensure bank accounts can be easily and quickly reconciled.
• Makes adjusting entries as necessary i.e. voids checks and bank charges, payroll entries, account posting corrections etc.
• Serves as liaison to mail appeal vendors; monitors mail appeal accounts and contacts vendors to resolve problems when needed; ensures that appeal funds are properly coded and entered into Great Plains.
• Prepares monthly Divisional Headquarters remittance forms for insurance, statewide service and support service, property reserve, vehicle reserve, and other transfer of funds.
• Reconciles the bank statement for multiple Corps accounts monthly; reviews account activity closely in order to detect errors or questionable transactions that need to be brought to the Commanding Officers attention.
• Generates complex financial statements and technical reports for internal and external uses.
• Maintains and balances assigned petty cash fund, if applicable; receives and verifies vouchers to be paid ensuring authorized signature of approval is present.
• Prepares and maintains records, databases, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain records.
• Develops and maintains a filing system of a variety of financial documents.
• Participates in the preparation of the budget.
• Provides assistance in performing routine audits.
• Provides assistance in the financial consolidation process.
• May serve as lead worker to an accounting clerk or another administrative position responsible for keying data into Great Plains.

What we are looking for in you:

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

And

• Two years’ experience in the performance of increasingly complex bookkeeping work utilizing a computerized accounting system with detailed 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:

• Valid State Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. 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 10-key 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

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental - Critical Illness; Accident; Hospital; Vision; Dental
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave Time
• Retirement Plans

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.
We strive to do the “Most Good” for our 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. 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, with these five values at the heart of everything we do:
We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

To learn more about the Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters please visit:
https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/ala-lou-mis/florence/

Submittal Period: 4/25/24- 5/9/24

Additional Information: 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.
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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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