Corps Accountant_NE-NSC_101-Administration

Location:          1863 Capital Blvd.      

Position Type:    Full-time

About this opportunity:

Responsible for recording financial transactions, maintaining, and updating all financial records daily. Plans, implements, and administers the day-to-day operations of the Great Plains Accounting Program by using functionalized double-entry accounting package. Provide overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers, and statements for accuracy and completeness. Knowledge of the integrity of the chart of accounts, journals, fiscal closing statements, bank accounts, general ledger, asset management and depreciation, etc. Serve as liaison between the assigned local units and Area Command. Manage the reconciliation of the donor system. Maintains a general knowledge of the donor and participate in the reconciliation process of donations daily.

Key responsibilities:

• Assists in preparing and processing the deposit of all checks/donations received through the mail, lock boxes, and various programs; assists in preparing bank deposits slips and summary of daily receipt report(s); ensures all checks are stamped with deposit stamp; enters receipts into accounting records after Accounting Clerk makes copies of all checks and summary reports.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of accounting records with donor database.
• Performs monthly reconciliation of bank statements for all accounts
• Prepares and inputs general journal for each payroll cycle; prepares and inputs monthly accrued payroll journal and accrual reversal journal.
• Assists in preparation of all month-end financial reporting i.e. balance sheet and expense statements, net position.
• Reviews Accounts Payable voucher for correct account codes, allocations, terms, etc. and returns to Accounting Clerk for corrections, postings, and payment.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required and an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred,

and

three years’ experience performing progressively responsible accounting work,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Knowledge of computer fundamentals.
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Knowledge of math fundamentals.
• Ability to proof financial documents and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to organize work priorities.
• Ability to perform multiple duties simultaneously.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with other people.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.

Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.

Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, and adding machine.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones.

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.

Working Conditions:

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

• Generous Health and life insurance available after 90 days.
• Generous PTO and Paid Holiday policy
• Retirement plan matching contributions available after one year of employment.

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:  11/4/24 – 11/8/24

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!