Accountant #9606
Staff Accountant
BA and 2+ years experience is a must.
Position Summary
The Staff Account will perform bookkeeping tasks requiring advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting; in order to accurately record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data pertaining to the Corps and Thrift store operations, energy share, ESFP, Capital Campaign Income and Expense accounts. The incumbent will apply 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; preparing and maintaining financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts. The Staff Account recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options; assists in budget preparation; and reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. And will prepare, process and approve staff hours and accruals for payroll processing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to think, learn and concentrate. 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.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business preferred or related field; And twoyears' experience with general ledger accounting, depreciation, reconciliation, and advance spreadsheet/database production; knowledge of Great Plains (GP Dynamics 2010) preferred; experience performing three (3) or more of the following functions; A/R, A/P, Payroll, Auditing, Financial Reporting;
Six years of equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.). Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Working Conditions
Work may be performed in a normal office environment within a climate-controlled structure. There are little, or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, and dirt.
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.