Regional Accounting Specialist

Location: The Salvation Army Georgia DHQ     

Pay Rate: $25/hour       

About this opportunity:

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data for assigned regions; 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 for assigned regions.

Key responsibilities:

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers for assigned regions; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
• Prepares journal entries and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports — Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc. for assigned regions.
• Prepares checks for assigned regions; processes vouchers received; enters data into the computer and prints checks; obtains authorized signatures on checks and distributes checks; prepares and files necessary back-up paperwork.
• Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger for assigned regions; receives, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up, 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 for assigned regions; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, posts payment, runs reports, and files deposit slip; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into General Ledger; maintains records of amounts received from Divisional headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.
• Records cash receipts for assigned regions; 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 for assigned regions; maintains billing and posting of charges and credits to accounts; prepares summary reports.
• Post payments of expenditures for assigned regions; issues check 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 for assigned regions.
• Maintains checking accounts by making timely deposits, tracking bank balance and reconciling accounts for assigned regions; follows-up with bank to resolve errors; maintains complete file of deposit slips and cancelled checks.
• Develops and maintains a digital filing system of a variety of financial documents for assigned regions; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; purges files to obtain and update information; ensures the files are maintained in an organize and efficient manner.
• Prepares and maintains digital records, databases, logs, lists, etc. for assigned regions 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.
• Provides assistance in performing routine audits for assigned regions as needed; assists with audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary.
• Prepares journal entries as requested by the Divisional Finance staff.
• Scans, files, and maintains archive of all Great Plains Bank Transactions.
• Scans, files, and maintains archive of all journal batches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

• Two (2) year college or technical school degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field; and
• Two (2) years’ experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to work remotely. Some travel may be required. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 Ibs.) 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 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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans 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.

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:  9/16/2024 – 9/30/2024

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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