Accountant

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for an Accountant for the St. Petersburg Area Command located in St. Petersburg, Florida. 

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting to record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data accurately; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing distributes payroll checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; develops and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security, and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts.

Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness, and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts, and prepares reports.

Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll Reports. Prepares other reports as assigned. Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, stamps check, posts payment, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slip; determines the source of funds and makes appropriate entry into books; maintains records of amounts received from Divisional Headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units, and vendors or individuals.

Receives, records, and deposits cash receipts; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts; distributes revenues to proper funds; makes daily entries into cash receipts ledger; makes adjusting entries as necessary, i.e., voids checks and bank charges. Prepares checks for deposit and classify per established codes, and prepares summary reports. Transfer financial statements to required forms and generate complex financial documentation and technical reports.

Maintains checking accounts by making daily deposits, tracking bank balance and reconciling accounts, follows-up with the bank to resolve errors, and maintain a complete file of deposit slips and canceled checks. Prepares and maintains records, databases, books, logs, and lists in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Update, post, and index information and input data to maintain records. Researches files to locate specific information found in documents, correspondence, lists, and forms. Prepares and processes employee records and payroll; reviews payroll information or adjustment punches in an online payroll system. Records hours on worksheets and balances; serves as liaison to the payroll administrator vendor and shares payroll figures. Coordinates with Divisional Headquarters for processing and respond to questions from employees regarding the proper use of the payroll system. Provides assistance in performing routine audits; prepares audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to the auditor and answers auditor questions as necessary.

Maintains inventory of The Salvation Army receipt books, distributed throughout the Area Command.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as liaison between staff and insurance, personnel, and payroll departments; answers questions to obtain clarification on policies and assist in processing insurance claims. May be responsible for reporting all injuries and accidents for insurance and workers' compensation compliance. Develops and maintains a filing system of a variety of financial documents; utilizes the bring-up filing system; purges files to obtain and update information; ensures the data is maintained in an organized and efficient manner.

Scans records into digital record-keeping system.

Maintains and balances assigned petty cash fund; receives and verifies vouchers to be paid ensuring authorized signature of approval is present; prepares back-up paperwork for new checks to be written and cashes checks received.

Serves as back-up support as needed; may perform secondary non-bookkeeping clerical functions in addition to normal bookkeeping duties.

Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field,

and

Two years’ experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work, utilizing a computerized accounting system (Great Plains preferred), with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver’s License Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping and fund accounting principles and practices. Knowledge of modern computerized double-entry data entry methods as they pertain to bookkeeping functions. Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of Excel, Word and accounting software in general. Knowledge of financial accounting systems and procedures. Knowledge of extensive body of accounting rules, practices and procedure. Ability to apply complex procedures requiring independent judgment.

Ability to prepare routine and special financial reports and records. Ability to obtain numerical totals and balances and to verify information from complex forms and transfer to computers or manual reports. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of assigned functionalized accounts. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with the job.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

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. 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 and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled