Corps Accountant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Michigan seeks a Corps Accountant to perform full-charge bookkeeping for multiple centers within the Corps Accounting center. Responsibilities include monthly closings, journal entries, bank reconciliations, reporting, audits support, and budget coordination; requires integrity and proficiency with Office 365 and collaboration tools.

The role supports Corps Officers and divisional headquarters, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience providing required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 1-2 years related experience and training.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Office 365 and collaboration tools (TEAMS/SharePoint) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing of revenue, accounts payable and contributions.
• Prepare journal entries for cash accounts, payroll, reserve and subsidiary ledgers.
• Perform monthly closings and submit reports to the Corps Accounting Manager for review.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from 4-year college or university

1-2 years related experience and training

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS

SharePoint

Job description

At The Salvation Army, our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The Corps Accountant will perform full charge bookkeeping/accounting for several centers of operation in the Corps Accounting center. Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following duties.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing of revenue (receipts), accounts payable and contributions.
• Prepare journal entries for cash accounts, payroll, reserve and subsidiary ledger accounting, plus unique Salvation Army accounting.
• Perform monthly closings; prepare and submit reports to the Corps Accounting Manager for review. Once approved, the reports are forwarded to the Corps Officers, Divisional Business Administrator and Finance Director as needed.
• Do monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary.
• Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters.
• Prepare management reports by analyzing balance sheet accounts, reviewing revenue and expense distributions and budget variances.
• Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with Corps Accounting Manager, Corps Officers or divisional headquarters Officers as needed.
• Prepare annual closing entries, reports and close the accounting system.
• Coordinate and prepare audit schedules. Assist with audit preparation.
• Assist in budget preparation and enter budget information into accounting system.
• Work closely with Corps Officer/Corps Contact providing special analysis and understanding of a Corps' accounting system as needed.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Review, investigate and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports.
• Provide support for special reporting required by outside agencies, such as quarterly United Way reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from 4-year college or university; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 1-2 years related experience and training.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Maintain strict confidentiality.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.

Certificates and Licenses

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed.