Accountant

Location: The Salvation Army Metro Atlanta Area Command

About this opportunity:

Performs a variety of general cost and fund accounting activities for assigned divisional accounts; posts, maintains, and balances journal entries; reconciles accounts and tracks activity of the same; processes accounts payables and receivables as well as deposits/payments to Divisional Headquarters; prepares routine financial statements and reports; assists in preparing reports for internal and external audits; maintains efficient filing system for assigned accounts; ensures accounting functions are performed in compliance with established policies and procedures, as well as, state and federal rules and regulations.   

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures that all MAAC deposits from internal or external sources are properly coded and deposited in a timely manner. Deposits may be made electronically or manually, depending on the nature of the funds received.
• Reviews all Accounts Receivables entries from outside corps for accuracy and post same to Great Plains.
• Deposits intercompany funds into bank accounts of outside corps and notify corps staff and/or officer of same.
• Reviews and posts all MAAC deposits for CEX, RSS, FR, DEV, International Corps, Harbor Light Corps, Peach crest Corps, and other internal MAAC units to Great Plains.
• Reconciles Bank Statements in a timely and accurate manner, including entry of necessary cash adjustments as noted on monthly bank statements. Resolves issues with banking institution regarding bank posting errors.
• Confirms and posts all Red Kettle Campaign deposits into Great Plains.
• Ensures that annual Red Kettle Campaign deposits posted to RKW reconcile to postings of Red Kettle funds in Great Plains. Assists local units in making necessary adjustments.
• Reviews journal entries, Accounts Receivable postings, Accounts Payable postings, bank reconciliations, etc. performed by other assigned finance staff members.
• Monitors cash flow for Metro Atlanta Area Command on a weekly basis to ensure funding is maintained at a reasonable level.
• Reviews accounting records for accuracy and completeness including but not limited to maintenance and supervision of the chart of accounts, required cash logs, and custodian of various financial reports.
• Prepares financial reports as requested by the Area Command or local unit staff. Prepare and enter correcting journal entries.
• Enters data into Great Plains; proofs entries for accurateness and prepare/post journal entries as necessary, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of same.
• Ensures all checks/ACH deposits for PD-5 payments from Divisional Headquarters are properly coded and deposited to corresponding unit in a timely manner. Enter bank adjustments into corps books for PD-5 payments made to local units.
• Prepares check requests for all intercompany fund transfers.
• Maintains chart of accounts; add new accounts as required.
• Maintains organized up-to-date files on all account transactions, ensuring the accountability and security of the same.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of safe contents.
• Prepares year-end schedules to be used for internal and/or external audits.
• Assists internal and external auditors by providing requested deposits, invoices, etc.; provides explanations of supporting documents and policies/procedures.
• Ensures government grant payments are properly coded and recorded in Great Plains.
• Instructs and trains Metro Atlanta Area Command and corps finance staff in the proper methods and procedures of conducting work.
• Works with staff to research and resolve posting discrepancies or errors.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date subsidiary receipt book log.
• Properly secures all used and unused subsidiary receipt books.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date credit card machine sign out log.
• Ensures all electronically deposited checks are secured for the required time and then properly destroyed.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities, conferences, and seminars to enhance professional growth and encourages supports continuing education of staff.
• Reports on changes in financial position/budget variances.
• Serves as lead for accounting staff responsible for financial systems, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other general accounting functions.
• Assumes responsibilities of other accountants in their absence.
• Works on special projects as directed by the Finance Manager, including forecasting, fiscal analysis, and research.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or related field; and
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Great Plains Experience preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. 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 ad 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, Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 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:  04/24/2024 – 05/08/2024

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.

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