Assistant Divisional Accounting Systems Manager

Assistant Divisional Accounting Systems Manager

Location: Florida Divisional Headquarters, Lutz, FL

Position Type: Regular Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Range: $60,000.00 – $63,000.00/hr

About this opportunity:

Assists with coordinating the annual consolidation of Divisional financial statements. Supervises staff in the performance  of specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data for the consolidation and General Fund accounts; provides overall supervision of  Accountants in the application of fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as checking entries, reconciling and balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports; coordinates the preparation and maintenance of records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts. Coordinates end-user support and training activities for client/server accounting systems throughout the division. Serves as liaison to IT in coordinating finance related system deployments. Designs, creates, and maintains financial reports at DHQ and Field Units.  Supervises team and provides technical support and instructs accounting personnel in the operation of accounting programs to minimize interruption in production of work and to maximize the quality and timeliness of reports. Provides assistance with Corps and Divisional audits. 

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises and performs a variety of accounting functions for the consolidation accounts; gathers information needed to perform consolidation rollup, i.e., Year End Audit, Corps Detail, Trust Ledger, and consolidation worksheets for each Corps, Thrift, Boys & Girls Club, Day Care and Area Command in the Division; proofs and audits the consolidation worksheets ensuring accuracy and completeness. Coordinates all activities related to financial applications support.

• Assists with designing, creating and maintaining financial reports at DHQ and Field Units. Monitors the review of Corps Monthly Financial Reporting Packages; ensures accuracy and compliance with The Salvation Army accounting policies and procedures and with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Develops and maintains a project management plan, which includes tracking project milestones, objectives and timelines as related to specific accounting system and procedural changes and daily problem resolution. Coordinates with Finance Department senior management and staff to identify areas of business process re-engineering for the purpose of automating and streamlining finance/accounting operations. Acts as liaison to IT for hardware/software requirements and installations for Finance operations at DHQ and field.

• Develops training curriculum of financial applications for DHQ and field. Fields Corps Officer and bookkeeper calls regarding financial reporting, assists Corps with accounting concerns (journal entries, policy and procedure).Provides support, training, and problem resolution assistance for accounting principles, policy, procedures and software to DHQ and Field Unit personnel, as assigned.

What we are looking for in you:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, or a related field, and five years’ experience preparing and automating progressively responsible accounting reports with extensive experience utilizing a variety of financial computer software packages, additional experience in accounting systems support and project management, preferably in a corporate environment or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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

• Paid Time Off
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance Available
• Optional Retirement Savings Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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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 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:  04/23/2024 – 05/03/2024

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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