Accountant

4 weeks ago

Chattanooga, United States The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory Full time
Location: Chattanooga Metropolitan Area Command - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Position: Regular Full Time Accountant

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00/hour

About this opportunity:

Plans, coordinates, monitors, and participates in all phases of bookkeeping functions and financial reporting for the. Ensures that bookkeeping transactions are performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures and verifies the accuracy and integrity of books. Prepares various routine financial reports and assists with audits. Prepares and processes receipts, deposits and all other Accounts Receivable type duties. Prepares and processes invoices, checks and all other Accounts Payable type duties. Prepares and generates the General Journal entries, and ability to research any differences and do correcting journal entries. Ability to perform a variety of routines and various accounting functions.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepares, processes and performs data entry of one or more of the following financial documents: invoices, billings, purchase orders, requisitions, receipts, checks (including mail donations), check requests, bank deposits, journal entries, sale and use tax report, reviews and verifies the same for accuracy, completeness, proper account coding as applicable and timely payment of invoices.
  • Ensures proper internal controls and proper accounting principles are followed.
  • Maintains accurate and complete files of accounts, billings, invoices, and donor/client files; develops and maintains departmental files.
  • Researches and performs follow up on vendor statements.
  • Maintains the reporting system that provides up-to-date and accurate financial information.
  • Compiles data as needed to prepare and review in a timely manner various financial, and statistical reports utilizing Excel. Verifies the same for accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepares correspondence regarding the status of accounts and responds to account inquiries; ensures all correspondence is prepared in a professional and tactful manner.
  • Assists in preparation and review of FASB and audit reports. Assists with internal and external audits.
  • Assists supervising manager in preparation of monthly financial statements, annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
  • Prepares bank and accounts reconciliations.
  • Researches variances in posting and do correcting entries for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assists others in finance department as needed.
  • Provides accounting assistance to Corps officers.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all accounting and personnel information that you come across as a result while performing your duties.
  • Provides support for special projects.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for in you:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field or two years progressively responsible experience performing double-entry computerized accounting work, OR
  • Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Ability to meet attendance requirements.
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
  • Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
  • Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
  • Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance.
  • Ability to manage mental and visual fatigue due to sustained periods of concentration, working under pressure of deadlines and continual interruptions in concentration.
  • Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light (less than 25lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Light mobility: duties are usually performed by a combination of standing, walking, and primarily sitting.
  • 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 may be performed periodically in disaster service areas and camp settings.
Employee Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • 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.

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.

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: August 16, 2024 - September 02, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.

We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army

Other details
  • Job Family KT-NON-EXEMPT
  • Job Function Finance
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $20.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $24.00


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