Divisional Auditor

Location:  Louisville, KY  

About this opportunity:

Plans, conducts and reviews internal audits of local units throughout the Division on behalf of The Salvation Army to discover weakness in accounting systems and possible fraud; audits books and reconciles accounts to determine compliance with established Salvation Army accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures and to determine financial status; prepares reports and provides recommendations to improve accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices, and procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducts internal audits of local units throughout the Division to ensure all divisions, corps, service extensions, etc. are operating in compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Reviews and inspects financial reports, bank reconciliations, and records to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with rules and regulations governing the same; reviews and analyzes receipts and disbursements; reviews and analyzes questionable items and problem areas with appropriate personnel; conducts financial investigations to determine if and where fraud exists.
• Interprets Salvation Army minutes, and corrects bookkeeping errors, determines shortcomings in accounting and reporting procedures of the programs being audited; identifies when books are being poorly maintained, and disorganized.
• Reviews I-9’s, payroll timesheets/cards and compares to payroll reports to ensure accuracy; reviews employee files to ensure proper DFB approval is obtained in the hiring process.
• Reviews grant, contracts, and client files for compliance with funding sources; ensures client privacy and security is maintained to HIPAA regulations.
• Conducts a complete risk assessment of the audit location which includes reviews of financial documentation, interviews of employees and officers, etc; analyzes fiscal management and summarizes findings in an audit report; determines and recommends solutions to increase financial stability; determines the areas of risk at a location and makes recommendations to reduce those risks.
• Reviews audit findings with the Commanding Officer and the CFO; informs them of any mishandling, misrepresentation, or misappropriation of funds, statistics, or general data discovered through the internal audit. 
• Conducts fraud investigations when mishandling, misrepresentation, or misappropriation of funds is discovered; communicates findings and evidence with the appropriate authorities.
  Prepares audit report to be used as a management tool by the Officer and by DFB in making management decisions.
• Assists in providing external and Government auditors with required information as requested.
• Receives, reviews, records and files quarterly mileage logs from all Officers in the KT Division; determines the current value of vehicles using established procedures; compiles mileage and Officer Allowance information yearly for 1099 reporting and tax grant calculations.
• Receives, reviews, records and files quarterly Officer Allowance reports from all Officers in the KT Division; determines the value of Officer real estate to determine the appropriate amount of quarterly taxes needed on behalf of the Officers. 
  
• Participates in conference planning and preparation as instructed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Assists in the training of bookkeepers when requested; during audits, trains appropriate parties on the proper handling of financial and human resources documentation.
• Attends and participates in Finance Conferences.

What we are looking for in you:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred,
  and
  Two years progressively responsible experience in accounting,
  Or 

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

• Valid State Drivers License
  Certified Fraud Examiner Designation (or ability to obtain within first year of employment)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

Ability to travel throughout the Division for extended overnight trips frequently in order to conduct responsibilities of the position.

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Ability to exert mental/visual effort required to sustained periods of concentration, working under pressure of deadlines, and with continual interruptions in concentration from staff requiring assistance.

Ability to adapt to the conditions of the location at which the audit is conducted. Duties are usually performed seated with some periods of standing or walking.

Ability to occasionally lift, pull, or carry moderately heavy items (50-90 pounds) when traveling with luggage and computer equipment.

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, but not limited to an office environment due to travel requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 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 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:  1/2/2025 – 1/15/2025

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

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