Regional Accountant - New Bern, NC

Location: Salvation Army of New-Bern

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

About this opportunity:

Plans, implements, and administers the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Program for an assigned region by using a functionalized double-entry accounting package. Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness.  Maintains, interprets, and ensures the integrity of the chart of accounts, journals, fiscal closing statements, bank accounts, general ledger, asset management and depreciation, etc. for an assigned region. Serves as liaison and technical support between the assigned local units and Divisional Headquarters.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinates the computerized accounting system with the local finance staff to insure proper internal control is established, to ensure proper accounting principles are followed, and to maintain the reporting system which provides up-to-date and accurate financial information for the Corps Officer and Divisional Headquarters.
• Assist accounting program for Corps in the region in a manner set out by the Division; provide fundamental guidance to local finance personnel in the daily operation of the accounting system; travels to Corps to assist, provide trouble shooting support as necessary.
• Provides overall support and review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness including but not limited to the preparation of journals, various ledger activity, maintenance, and supervision of accounts, required cash logs, and custodian of all financial reports; ensure the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Prepares fiscal closing statements including required reports and statements; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Participates in the preparation of the budget; prepares budget workbook; reviews budget with management and adjustments as requested; prepares final budget copy; enters the approved annual budget for each assigned unit; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Works cooperatively with Divisional Headquarters during the FASB “roll-up” compilation process including but not limited to entering data, preparation of schedules and worksheets, ensuring the work is carried out consistently with the direction and guidelines provided by Divisional Headquarters.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, AND
• four years progressively responsible experience performing double-entry computerized accounting work with accounting experience preferred, OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is usually 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, but not limited to an office environment due to travel requirements.

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:  3/12/2024 –3/26/2024.

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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