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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Senior Accountant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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Make an Impact as a Senior Accountant with The Salvation Army!

Location:

1130 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, Missouri 63139

Employment Type:

Full-Time |

Compensation range:

$62,000 - $73,000 Annually

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to make a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in a team-driven environment and want to be part of something bigger? This is your opportunity to grow with a mission-focused organization while bringing your skills to a team that values your contributions.

What You'll Do

Perform day to day accounting functions of revenues, receipting, accounts payable and ledgers.

Maintain cash control logs and issue weekly reports to Corps Officers.

Perform monthly closings and analysis and provide reports to supervisor and Corps Officers.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary.

Provide and maintain network drive access to monthly/annual closing reports and analysis files.

Perform cross funds balancing on a monthly basis.

Make adjustments to Temporarily Restricted Assets and maintain analysis file.

Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officer and supervisor.

Analyze balance sheet accounts, review revenue and expense distributions and budget variances.

Coordinate and balance with Grant and Contract Accountant on a monthly basis.

Prepare financial summary reports for Corps Officers presentations to Advisory and Corps Councils.

Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with Corps Officers as needed.

Prepare monthly financial statements to be reviewed by the Assistant Controller with final completion by 15th of the month.

Prepare annual closing entries, analysis and reports according to GAAP. Close the accounting system.

Coordinate and prepare audit schedules.

Keep Corps desk guide up to date.

Cover for vacationing Corps Staff Accountants as assigned.

Assist in budget preparation and enter budget information in accounting system.

Work closely with Corps Officers providing communication of financial information on an ongoing basis.

Assist Corps Assistant Controller with supervision of accounting staff.

Review and approve Corps Staff Accountant’s work in Acumatica.

Train new Corps Staff Accountant’s job duties as outlined in job description. Be first point of contact for staff questions. Review and approve new staffs daily work for accuracy during evaluation period. Keep new Corps Accountants on track to complete 30, 60, 90 day goals successfully.

Maintain Divisional payroll ledger.

Provide assistance to Corps Assistant Controller reviewing monthly closing reports, year end closings, general ledgers and initiate corrections.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with Safe From Harm guidelines.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships co-workers and supervisors. This would include, but not be limited to, such actions as resolution of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff and visitors; respect of others’ property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.

What You Bring To The Team

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Strong computer proficiency with spreadsheets and accounting software

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision

A collaborative spirit, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality

Must pass an accounting skills test

Benefits

14 paid holidays

Generous time off (vacation, sick, personal, floating holiday)

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance & Pension Plan

Long-Term Disability (with buy-up option)

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan & Aflac options

Supportive, mission-driven team culture

At The Salvation Army, your work supports programs that transform lives. Whether you're a veteran, returning to work, or simply looking for meaningful employment—this is a great place to grow and give back.

Apply today and be part of something bigger.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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