Corps Accountant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Corps Accountant to perform full-charge bookkeeping for several centers within the Corps Accounting center, applying accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare reports.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of related experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, TEAMS and SharePoint; ability to maintain confidentiality; and a willingness to learn new software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• 1-2 years related experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Perform full charge bookkeeping for several centers within the Corps Accounting center.
• Process revenue, accounts payable and contributions.
• Prepare journal entries for cash accounts, payroll, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Perform monthly closings and prepare reports for review.
• Conduct monthly bank reconciliations and adjust as necessary.
• Prepare management reports and analyze balance sheet accounts.
• Review reports and budget variances with senior staff.
• Prepare annual closing entries and close accounting system.
• Coordinate and prepare audit schedules; assist with audits.
• Assist in budget preparation and input budget data into the system.

Skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office 365

TEAMS & SharePoint

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects 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

• 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