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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 an 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:
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