Lead Accountant - Towers

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Lead Accountant for the Orlando Area Command, William Booth Towers located in Orlando, FL.

Position Type & Pay Range: Regular Full-Time, 37.5 hours weekly, $25.76-$28.97 hourly.

About this opportunity:

Serves as lead worker by supervising and participating in the performance of 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.  Assists accounting staff members by responding to questions and interpreting established policies and procedures. Processes HR information and maintains the filing system of human resources documents; tracks attendance balances and leave requests; audits and performs data entry and edits in the time keeping system; assists with processing health insurance enrollment/termination information, background check submission requests and E-Verify entries; prepares advanced and technical reports and spreadsheets from start to finish; prepares or compiles statistical reports.

Serves as lead worker in the performance of computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks; instructs, trains, and participates in the same.

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 Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.

Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks. 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; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.

Receives, records, and deposits cash receipts; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts; distributes receipts to proper funds; makes daily entries into cash receipts ledger; makes adjusting entries as necessary i.e. voids checks and bank charges, etc.; prepares checks for deposit; reconciles bank balance to book balance.

Classifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with established codes; maintains billing and posting of charges and credits to accounts; prepares summary reports. Posts payments of expenditures; issues checks as necessary; maintains specified fund accounts and verifies daily deposits.

Prepares Divisional Headquarters remittance forms listing monies owed for insurance, statewide and support service, retirement, property income and expense, vehicle replacement, and miscellaneous. Prepares and balances bank reconciliations and copies financial statements from computer printouts to required forms.

Generates complex financial documentation and technical reports.

Maintains checking accounts by making daily deposits, tracking bank balance, and reconciling accounts; follows-up with bank to resolve errors; maintains complete file of deposit slips and cancelled checks.

Prepares and maintains records, databases, books, logs, lists, etc. in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; updates, posts and indexes information and inputs data into the computer to maintain records; researches files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, forms, etc.

Prepares and processes employee records and payroll; collects employee time sheets; records hours on worksheets and balances the same; serves as liaison to the payroll administrator vendor and shares payroll figures; mails original worksheet to Divisional Headquarters and maintains a copy of the same.

Participates in the preparation of the budget; prepares budget workbook; reviews budget with management and adjusts as requested; prepares final budget copy. Aids 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.

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 (Great Plains) 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

Approved background check required. Valid State Driver license may be required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer, photocopy machine, typewriter, facsimile, calculator. Ability to answer the telephone in a courteous and tactful manner. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. 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. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Holiday & 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 that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: 08/12/2024 – 08/26/2024

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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