Staff Accountant-General Fund

Omaha Kroc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Chicago is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the General Fund operations. You will perform reconciliations, financial analysis, and reporting to assist department managers with daily financial decisions.

Responsibilities include reviewing GL activity, managing grant contracts, maintaining data, and supporting audits. Prior nonprofit experience is valued. This is an hourly role with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of college education with an accounting focus (Bachelor's degree in accounting).
• At least 2-3 years accounting experience, with a background in general ledger, financial analysis and account reconciliations.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation / Analysis Activities: review, analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve reconciling items.
• Reconcile assets and depreciation, prepaid expenses, reserves, loans, and deferred revenues.
• Review monthly statements from HQ and Trade Central to ensure accuracy and avoid overpayments.
• Prepare distribution spreadsheets and check requests for expenses and billable items.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and initiate collection efforts as needed.
• Backup the Finance Data Manager for Officer Allowance Report information.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

General ledger

Nonprofit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Shelby system

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

FLSA CATEGORY: Hourly

PAY GRADE: 406

PAY RATE: $25.29 - $30.35

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing review, reconciliation, financial analysis and reporting results that will assist General Fund department managers with their decision-making process in relation to the daily management of their departmental operations. As a result, other departments and locations of The NCI Division are able to efficiently accomplish their tasks and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconciliation / Analysis Activities:
• Review, analyze and reconcile the following general ledger accounts, including timely identification and resolution of reconciling items:
• Fixed Assets and Accumulated Depreciation
• Prepaid Expenses
• Board Designated & Specific Purpose Reserves
• Loans Receivable and Cash Advances
• Deferred Revenues
• Reconcile petty cash drawer with the GF AP/Receipting Accountant on a monthly basis.
• Review and reconcile monthly statements received from Territorial Headquarters and Trade Central to ensure accuracy and guard against duplicate or over payments
• Review General Ledger activity on a regular basis to ensure proper account distributions.
• Assist with managing and reconciling Division-wide Non-Government grant contracts.
• Data / Information Maintenance & Distribution
• Review and prepare distribution spreadsheets / check requests for the following, ensuring proper distribution of expenses or billable items:
• Monthly invoices from the following vendors:
• WEX
• Sprint/T-Mobile
• Sam's Club
• Home Depot
• Corporate credit cards
• iPass billing
• others as required
• Petty Cash reimbursements
• Produce, monitor and review accounts receivable aging reports to ensure and verify the accuracy of any amounts due and highlight potential collectability concerns.
• Initiate collection efforts or activities as assigned or requested.
• Backup the Finance Data Manager in completing Officer Allowance Report information for THQ
• Monitor World Service activity, both income and expense
• Other
• Calculate and prepare Standard Assessment billings
• Enter annual budgets into Shelby system based on expected or historical business cycles
• Calculate and post interest for reserves held by the General Fund.
• Provide back up for the General Fund AP and Receipting
• Assist with internal audits by preparing requested responses, reconciliations and work papers supported by adequate documentation.
• Assist with researching or resolving questions from vendors or department directors as requested.
• Other duties as assigned

RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to the General Fund Manager.

In contacts related to this position’s duties this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation

Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

A 30, 60, and 90-day performance review will be conducted.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Minimum of 2 years of college education with an accounting focus (Bachelor' degree in accounting), preferred .
• At least 2-3 years accounting experience, with a background in general ledger, financial analysis and account reconciliations.
• Experience with computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets.
• Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based organization is preferred.

COMPENTENCIES:

• An ability to work with confidential material.
• A positive attitude and customer service orientation.
• Good judgment.
• Flexibility and the willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
• An excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Quick and accurate data entry skills.
• Working knowledge of computers & Microsoft Office.
• Supportive of the mission of The Salvation Army.
• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the General Fund Senior Accountant informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is required to do some light physical work.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.
• The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others’ property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

Additional Information

DOING THE MOST GOOD

Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world ? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need . We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies .

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.