Accounting Operations Supervisor

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for an Accounting Operations Supervisor for the Orlando Area Command, located in Orlando, FL.

Position Type & Pay Range: Regular Full-Time, 40.0 hours weekly, $29.20 - $32.84 hourly.

About this opportunity:

Plans, implements, and administers the day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance departments for an Area Command by using a functionalized double-entry accounting package.  Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness.  Maintains, interprets, and ensures the integrity of the chart of accounts, journals, fiscal closing statements, bank accounts, general  ledger, asset management and depreciation, etc. Serves as liaison and technical support between the Area Command and Divisional Headquarters. Coordinates the computerized accounting system within the department to insure proper internal control is established, to ensure proper accounting principles are followed, and to maintain the reporting system which provides up-to-date and accurate financial information for the Officer-In-Charge and Divisional Headquarters.

Overseas the Great Plains accounting program for the Area Command in a manner set out by the Division; trains accounting staff in the daily operation of the accounting system. Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness including but not limited to the preparation of journals, various ledger activity, maintenance and supervision of the chart of accounts, required cash logs, and custodian of all financial reports; ensure the accuracy and completeness of the same. Prepares fiscal closing statements including required reports and statements; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Generates, reconciles, and reviews all ledger accounts for accuracy on a monthly basis; prepares and enters all correcting journal entries. Runs and reviews trial balance/accounts for integrity before closing the books both monthly and annually. Prepares and enters all journal entries into the General Ledger.

Maintains and updates financial statement formats according to Salvation Army guidelines. Maintains the Chart of Accounts; updates and makes amendments where necessary. Calculates and makes appropriate journal entries in the General Ledger to record assets for each according to Salvation Army policy. Calculates depreciation of assets and makes appropriate journal entries in the General ledger for each unit according to Salvation Army policy. Reconciles and maintains files for all bank accounts. Prepares all monthly financial information and reports for the Area Command and Finance Department. Trains and provides continual guidance to accounting staff on how to use the financial software including how to properly perform data entry for check writing, receipt entry, as well as how to generate all reports. Serves as liaison to divisional accounting staff in order to resolve complex accounting problems.

Participates in the preparation of the budget; prepares budget workbook; reviews budget with management and adjusts as requested; prepares final budget copy; enters the approved annual budget into Great Plains; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same. Works cooperatively with Divisional Headquarters during the consolidation process including but not limited to entering data, preparation of schedules and worksheets, ensuring the work is carried out consistently with the direction and guidelines provided by Divisional Headquarters.

Participates in continuing education opportunities, conferences, and seminars to enhance professional growth and encourages/supports continuing education of staff. Performs all duties with an understanding of the mission, ministry, philosophy, culture, and protocol of The Salvation Army and conducts all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism client care. Attends seminars and update skills and performance as approved. Performs other related work as required.

What we are looking for in you:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, AND two years progressively responsible experience performing double-entry computerized accounting work with Sage accounting experience preferred, plus experience supervising subordinate accounting staff OR any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Approved background check required. Valid State Driver license required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance and work performance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Ability to drive a vehicle for extended trips. Ability to key information into a computer. 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 operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, fax machine and adding machine. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to plan work priorities, evaluate work performance and provide recommendations for improving productivity and efficiency of work. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision with advice and assistance not always readily available. Ability to work with general policies and procedures with some latitude for interpretation. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. Ability to work through a variety of conventional problems, questions and/or situations in conformance with established accounting and organizational rules, guidelines, and procedures. 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, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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 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. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: 02/18/2025 – 02/21/2025

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