Corps Accountant (7658)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Sarasota, FL seeks a Full-Time Accountant-Biller to perform computerized double-entry bookkeeping and fund accounting tasks. You will record and maintain precise fiscal records, post entries, balance accounts, and prepare financial reports for assigned accounts.

Responsibilities include month-end close, grant billing, and audit support while ensuring accuracy and security of Salvation Army financial data. Bachelor's degree required; up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field.
• Two years experience in complex bookkeeping using 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

• Posts and maintains ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
• Assist month end close of financial statements; prepares Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.
• Receives, verifies, codes, enters and posts all check requests or invoices relating to grants into accounts payable system. Prints checks and posts journals to the general ledger. Completes C-forms for 1099 vendors and submits to DHQ. Mails checks to vendors and attaches and files paperwork.
• Assist with monthly Grant Billing.
• Provides assistance in performing routine audits; prepares audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; prepares a response to items in the audit report

Skills

Fund accounting basics

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Sarasota Area Command - Sarasota, FL 34236

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $32.59 - $32.59 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Finance

Schedule/Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (37.5 hours)

This position is responsible for: Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
• Assist month end close of financial statements; prepares Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.
• Receives, verifies, codes, enters and posts all check requests or invoices relating to grants into accounts payable system. Prints checks and posts journals to the general ledger. Completes C-forms for 1099 vendors and submits to DHQ. Mails checks to vendors and attaches and files paperwork.
• Assist with monthly Grant Billing.
• Provides assistance in performing routine audits; prepares audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; prepares a response to items in the audit report

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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 Plan
• Retirement Savings Account with Employer Match after 1 Year
• Generous PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Supplemental Insurances
• Parental Leave

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEDUCATION 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled