Trust Accountant

The Salvation Army Mission:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job Objective:

The Trust accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate accounting of Board Designated, Donor Restricted, Donor Endowment and Territorial Land, Building and Equipment fund information in accordance with GAAP and TSA policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Primary liaison between the Finance and Property departments related to assigned property projects, including, but not limited to, accurately establishing and closing P&C accounts and preparing property reconciliations on a quarterly basis in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Reviews and monitors coding accuracy as it relates to the vendor payment process. Acts as initial processor for assigned wire transfers. Calculates availability of board designated interest for monthly divisional payments.
• Reviews and monitors coding accuracy as it relates to trust income. Manages all aspects of the internal mortgage process in line with the current accounting software.
• Prepares and processes journal entries pertaining to all trust ledgers. Performs periodic, timely general ledger review.
• Assists the Trust Manager in oversight of all Central Territory Trust accounts in line with donor restrictions and the Territorial spending policies. Provides reconciliations and applicable reporting to end users. This includes, but is not limited to, monthly trust earnings calculations, missionary reporting, trust earnings availability, facilitating calculation of 700+ endowment accounts and sick benefit funding entries.
• Primary responsibility for the high-volume USC Trust mailbox and all necessary responses and follow-up.
• Partners with department leadership in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual internal and external reports. Maintains THQ Vehicle/Equipment depreciation schedules within the accounting software.
• Supports the Trust Manager and Assistant Controller with required annual external audit schedules ensuring timely and accurate completion of all required tasks in strict alignment with GAAP and all Salvation Army policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Education & Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

Experience:

3-5 years' experience in related field required

Skills:

Ability to speak, read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.

Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Requires bending, squatting and walking

May stand for extended periods

Travel:

None

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.  

 

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2166.

 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.