Staff Accountant

3 weeks ago

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

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray and Joan Kroc Corp Community Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors

KROC CENTER CHICAGO VISION: Kroc Center Chicago is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.

JOB SUMMARY

The staff accountant is responsible for assisting the Finance Director by providing full scope accounting duties within the Center's accounting operations including implementing the accounts receivable/receipting and accounts payable/disbursements and ensuring the proper recording of transaction, providing timely and accurate reports and analysis of the Center's operating departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:

  1. Assist with the count of daily deposits for bank deposit
  2. Reconcile daily count deposits from membership system
  3. Enter daily credit card payments, corp giving and offsetting entry of total daily sales to accounting system.
  4. Distribute invoices to Manager for approval.
  5. Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies
  6. Process invoices for Edit review and approval for the Kroc Officers and Finance Director
  7. Prepare Weekly Cash flow statement
  8. Prepare and perform check runs/distribution and mailing of checks
  9. Handle disbursements and reconciliation of petty cash
  10. Assist in THQ internal audit.
  11. Prepare the sales tax return
  12. Complete the bank reconciliation with the first 3 days of the month.
  13. Review and reconcile the balance sheet.
  14. Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies, Procedures, and Code of Ethics
  15. Maintain regular and punctual work
  16. In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or a minimum of five years of professional general accounting or audit experience within an enterprise unit of an educational membership, faith-based or nonprofit entity with a budget of at least 8 million dollars.

Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years accounting experience with a background in general ledger, financial analysis and account reconciliation. Experience with fund accounting software and additional experience with membership or recreation management software is preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

  • Financial statement preparation and analysis.
  • Professional accounting code of conduct.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products, with strong Microsoft Excel skills to design and update spreadsheets, as wells as other accounting software systems.
  • Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Must be able to manage projects, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
  • A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

JOB LIMITATIONS

  • This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
  • This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position requires sitting, climbing and /or balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching, use of vision, driving a vehicle, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs and occasionally more than 25 lbs with assistance.
  • May be required to work weekends and nights.

COMPETENCIES

  1. Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
  2. Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
  3. Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
  4. Respect others' property and person.
  5. Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
  6. 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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