Finance Supervisor

An internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Finance Supervisor for El Paso Area Command located in Austin, TX

Job Summary

Supervises, monitors, and participates in all phases of bookkeeping functions; ensures that bookkeeping transactions are performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures and verifies the accuracy and integrity of books; prepares various routine and complex budgets and financial reports; performs various bookkeeping tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic accounting and general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of Great Plains financial software. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to other employees requiring assistance. Ability to function within a computerized, double entry, full accrual accounting environment. Ability to organize and maintain files of accounting records. Ability to examine the bookkeeping work performed by subordinates in order to detect errors or omissions. Ability to apply attention to detail and to perform assigned work at a level of proficiency that will limit the impact of errors. Ability to process financial documents in compliance with established policies and procedures. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of all functionalized accounts.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or related field and three to four years work experience in accounting with experience working in a religious, charitable organization preferred or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. 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.) frequently.

Working Conditions:

Work is usually 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.

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize 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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