Corps Accountant (6027)

## Description

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
• 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.
• Completes bank reconciliations; follows up with bank to resolve errors. Copies financial statements from computer printouts to required forms for month end.
• 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.
• Assist with monthly Grant Billing.

**Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:**

• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is normally performed in office settings. There are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts and associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

**Employee Benefits:**

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Voluntary Life Insurance and more!

## Qualifications
**EDUCATION 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.