Corps Accountant I

2 months ago

Chicago, United States The Salvation Army USA Central Territory Full time

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Divisional Headquarters

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Corps Accountant I - Bilingual (Spanish)

LOCATION/DEPT: DHQ Corps Accounting Center

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Corps Accounting Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

OUTCOMES

Responsible for providing financial analysis and reporting that will assist Corps officers with their decision making process in relation to the daily management of Corps programs and operations, resulting in the Corps ability to accomplish their goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable for Assigned Corps

  1. Auditing check requests for accuracy of account distributions, adherence to Salvation Army policies and appropriate approvals.
  2. Enter accounts payable transactions into computerized accounting system.
  3. Initiate the transfer of accounts payable data to assigned Corps for the printing of disbursement checks at the local Corps location.

Receipting

  1. Audit cash receipt deposit reports received from assigned Corps for reasonableness and accuracy of account distributions.
  2. Reconcile cash receipt deposit reports to actual bank activity.
  3. Enter receipt transactions into computerized accounting system.
  4. Record donor receipts in "Contribution Module" for year-end tax reporting requirements.

Financial Services

  1. Review and verify expense and revenue account distributions for accuracy.
  2. Analyze and reconcile various balance sheet and income statement accounts, identifying and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis.
  3. Complete monthly bank reconciliation, identifying and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
  4. Prepare and enter journal entries including, but not limited to, payroll, depreciation, and reserve ledgers.
  5. Assist with budget preparations.

Other Duties

  1. Provide information for both internal and external audits as requested.
  2. File receipting, accounts payable, journal entries, reports and supporting documentation.
  3. Answer inquiries by email or phone on a timely basis.
  4. Assist with other Corp Accounting Center duties as assigned or requested.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The position reports to the Corps Accounting Manager.

In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENTS

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved, timeliness and accuracy of accomplishing assigned goals will be reviewed and an evaluation of how effectively service is provided.

A 30, 60, and 90-day performance review will be conducted.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years' experience in accounting or a related field (college degree in accounting preferred).
  • Must be able to speak Spanish.
  • Experience with computerized accounting systems.

COMPENTENCIES:

  • Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
  • A positive attitude and customer service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to use initiative and be a self-starter.
  • An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Quick and accurate data entry skills.
  • An ability to work with confidential material.
  • Flexibility and the willingness to learn.
  • Experience working in a team environment.
  • Ability to solve recognize and resolve complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions.
  • Must be able to identify unusual trends or transactions and appropriately react.
  • Working knowledge of computers & Microsoft Office.
  • Must be fluent in Spanish with the ability to translate financial terms into Spanish, adapting for regional differences.

POSITION LIMITATIONS

  • This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
  • This individual will keep the Corps Accounting Manager informed on all critical issues relating to their area of responsibility.
  • This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position is required to do some light physical work.
  • In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard office equipment and a PC.
  • The work environment for this position includes an office environment with a low noise level.
  • Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors. This would include but not be limited to such actions: resolution of conflicts in a positive manner; courteous treatment of staff, clients and visitors; respect of others' property and person, professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates. Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.

THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach

the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

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