Senior Nonprofit Staff Accountant – Fund Reporting

The Salvation Army; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Employer funded Pension Plan

Health care coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Mission-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters in Canton, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage a broad range of accounting duties for DHQ Monitored Funds. In coordination with the Accounting Supervisor, you will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits and annual review processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 8–10 years of nonprofit and fund accounting experience, and strong Excel and Serenic skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; Master's degree a plus
• 8–10 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit & fund accounting
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to confidentiality
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel; Serenic knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter journal entries as approved by funds supervisor
• Review GL balances for accuracy and monthly anomalies; report findings to Finance Secretary and Fiscal Controller
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for assigned accounts
• Assist with internal and external audits, consolidation, and annual review processes
• Back-up to Accounts Receivable Clerk; assist with service unit reimbursements and monthly reporting
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analysis for DHQ funds; ensure compliance with protocol

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical ability

Self-motivated

High level of confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's Degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Serenic Accounting

Job description

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters in Canton, MA is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage a broad range of accounting duties for DHQ Monitored Funds. In coordination with the Accounting Supervisor, you will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support audits and annual review processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, 8–10 years of nonprofit and fund accounting experience, and strong Excel and Serenic skills.