Accountant

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Location: The Salvation Army St Petersburg Area Command, St Petersburg, Florida, 33701

Position Type: Regular Full-Time at 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for performing computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data. The Accountant will prepare and maintain 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.
• Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares Accounts Receivable, Payroll Reports, and other reports as assigned.
• Creates invoices for accounts receivable; posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, stamps check, posts payment, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slip; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into books; maintains records of amounts receivable from Divisional Headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors or individuals  collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.

What we are looking for in you:

• 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 (Sage 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.

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.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, Hearing, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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Application Submittal Period:  03/20/2024 – 04/10/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!