Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

SUPERVISOR: Controller

STATUS: Regular/ Full-Time-Exempt

COMPENSATION: $75,000- 80,000

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

• Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.
• Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.
• Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.

EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:

Shelby Accounting Systems, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access), Portfolio, Vivid

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Business Administration and three or more years of “hands-on” experience in a business computer accounting environment.

1. REQUIRED SKILLS:

Accounting: Possess a general understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FASB Standards pertinent to The Salvation Army.

Computer: The ability to operate within a computer environment is essential, as is a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and E-mail.

Office: The ability to operate 10-key by touch and other standard office equipment efficiently is necessary.

Organization: The ability to address multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner.

Professional: The ability to present oneself professionally and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation.

Personal: The ability to interact with both co-workers and management positively.

 

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Accountant is responsible for the initial setup and maintenance of all financial accounting records related to the operation of multiple corps sites in the Northwest & Alaska Divisions. The accounting for these corps sites is done at DHQ by DHQ Finance department staff. The Accountant will also be responsible forpreparing and submittingf all financial reports required by The Salvation Army per established policy and procedure andkeepingp Salvation Army management informed of the current financial condition of the operation. Limited travel to the different sites may be required. The accountant is responsible for financial analysis and presentation of the corps' financial condition to the DFS, Controller & GL team monthly.  

 

DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accountant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

1. Maintenance of General Ledger included responsibility formonth-endd closings and required journal entries.
2. Responsible for reconciling General Ledger to the Portfolio donor management system every month.
3. Responsible for the accuracy of all Accounts Payable functions, including promptly entering all invoices and payments.
4. Responsible for the accuracy of all Accounts Receivable functions, including promptly counting, depositing, and recording of receivables.
5. Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of Government billings and follow-up with the collection of the Receivabl