Corps Accountant

The Salvation Army; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Shreveport LA Corps is seeking a full-time Accountant to manage corps accounting, including accounts payable and grant administration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience with computerized accounting systems, preferably Great Plains, and double-entry fund accounting.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining ledgers, vendor verification, and ensuring timely disbursements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field.
• Two years experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work utilizing a computerized accounting system (Great Plains preferred) with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers all Corps accounting functions for a variety of programs and accounts in accordance with Salvation Army policy and GAAP/FASB; provides financial health information for decision making.
• Posts and maintains the accounts payable ledger; processes invoices, matches with back-up, and handles vendor payments and disbursements.
• Assists with managing grant expenses, ensuring compliance and preparing information for audits.

Skills

Accounts payable

Double-entry bookkeeping

Great Plains

Grant administration

GAAP/ FASB standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: ALM-Shreveport La Corps - Shreveport, LA 71101Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeSalary Range: $20.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: FinanceThis position is responsible for:

• Administers all Corps accounting functions for a variety of programs and accounts in accordance with established Salvation Army policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and FASB Standards; ensures that all accounting transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner so that the Commanding Officer has knowledge of the financial health of the local unit at any time and can make effective financial decisions for the local unit.
• Posts and maintains the accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; researches questionable invoices and confirms that all vendors are verified for legitimacy (including payments for independent contractors and for social service beneficiaries i.e. rent, energy and utility); enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks in accordance with the established schedule and direction from the Commanding Officer; researches invoices and returned checks when needed.
• Assists with managing grant expenses ensuring funds are dispersed and recorded as required by the grant; reviews expenditures and assists with ensuring compliance related to fund and revenue; assists with compiling information and documents needed for audit inquiries; serve as a resource on grant administration.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field,
• And
• Two years experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work utilizing a computerized accounting system (Great Plains preferred) with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting,
• Or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

Submittal Period: 08/31/2026-09/07/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled