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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Senior Staff Accountant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101

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Objective:

Provide accounting services for select

corps/

units to include receipting, disbursements, review, reporting and budgeting assistance

.

Position will be assigned units with an advanced degree of difficulty.

Essential Functions:

Review accounts payable and receipting entries completed by

Processors

Create accounts receivable

invoices as

required

for

assigned

units

Process, code and record complex invoices and reimbursement

requests

File monthly sales tax returns for units as

required

Prepare

and input journal entries following e

stablished accounting

procedures

Perform bank account reconciliations for non-assigned

locations

Review

ledgers associated with related funds and

accounts

Reconcile balance sheet accounts

on a monthly

basis

Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the

Accounting

Manager

with final completion by the 15

th

of the

month

Input

annual and revised corps/unit budgets into accounting

software

Prepare written reviews of the budgeted variances on a monthly and as needed

basis

Maintain records within established Salvation Army policies and

procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

Education :

Bachelor's degree in accounting or relat

ed field

.

Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Business administration and finance courses desirable

.

Courses in

computer-based

accounting

very

helpful.

Experience :

Two years in the accounting field, including computer

utilization

preferred

.

Skills/Abilities :

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & e-mail

.

Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources.

Demonstrate ability as a team-builder and able to

maintain

confidentiality

.

Act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army.

Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines.

Strong Communication skills are necessary.

Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service.

Supervisor

y

Respons

i

b

i

lity

:

None

Physical Requirements:

Include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to

operate

office equipment

.

This position may require the ability to lift and/or move more than 15 pounds occasionally

.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Driving:

Must

possess

a valid driver's license from the state in which you

reside

. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment

.

F

ull-time

position

;

m

ay require some week

end and evening work.

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.

The Salvation Army Mission :

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical p

art of the universal Christian c

hurch

.

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.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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