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The Salvation Army

Accountant (3365)

The Salvation Army, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Title and Location TX-Austin AC - Austin, TX 78723

Position Type:

Full Time Regular

Education Level:

Associate Degree

Category:

Finance

Overview Schedule : Full-time, Monday - Friday

This position is responsible for:

Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of the financial operations for the Area Command Finance Department including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and all general ledger transactions; assists in ensuring the financial integrity of financial records; prepares financial information.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness; this includes (but is not limited to) preparation of journals, various ledger activity, maintenance of the chart of accounts; ensures accuracy and completeness of the same.

Generates, reconciles and reviews assigned ledger accounts for accuracy, on a monthly basis; prepares correcting journal entries. Provides balance sheet reconciliations to Assistant Finance Manager on a monthly basis.

Assists in reviewing trial balance/accounts for integrity before closing the books both monthly and annually.

Assists in proofing and editing entries, including receipts, journals and disbursements to the general ledger.

Assists with audit preparation for assigned units.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations.

Ability to operate general office equipment, including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine.

Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to other employees requiring assistance.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5 – 10% of the time.

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.

Employee Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

403B Plan

What We Are Looking For In You Education and Experience

Associate’s degree from accredited college or university in Business Administration or related field.

Three years work in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or payroll accompanied by experience working in a religious, charitable organization preferred.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications Valid State Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans | Disabled

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