Staff Accountant - HQ Deposits, Capital and Insurance Specialist - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB:

As an integral part of the Finance Department team, the Staff Accountant – HQ Deposits, Capital, and Insurance Specialist is directly responsible to the Chief Accountant with interactive cooperation with the Director of Finance and Assistant Director of Finance.  Responsibilities include processing data related to the maintenance of the accounting system for certain operating and non-operating funds and capitalization records for the Northeast Ohio Division

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Process disbursements and maintain the accounting relating to the Divisional Deposit funds.
2. Process disbursements and maintain the accounting relating to the Territorial Deposit funds.
3. Develop well rounded knowledge of all Salvation Army Accounting Systems including but not limited to divisional accounting system (Serenic).
4. Analyze the accounts receivable, payable and transmission/exchange accounts within the Divisional Deposit funds monthly and submit a copy to the Divisional Fiscal Director.
5. Coordinated accounting systems for capital projects.
6. Maintenance of notebook for property taxes including property parcel numbers and entry of payments for taxes. 
7. Analysis of accounts and records as requested.
8. Assist with preparation of the following: External audit workpapers, Fiscal closing workpapers, Internal audit workpapers, and Consolidation workpapers
9.         Process purchases and sales of vehicles through the Fixed Asset Module.
10.         Knowledgeable in The Salvation Army’s insurance package, to be the NEOSA Division’s resource in General Liability, Property, and Automobile insurances.
11.         Process insurance claims related to General Liability, Property, and Automobile.
12.         Provide to divisional accounting staff any needed documentation to process monthly invoice and/or expense entries related to insurances, as invoiced by Territorial Headquarters for all DHQ staff and field units.
13.         Examine and monitor insurance claims for accuracy, to assure adherence to state and federal laws.
14.        Process bank reconciliations for the Divisional Fuel Fund accounts.
15.         Collect and review all DHQ and Corps officers’ mileage logs year-round, and report to THQ for inclusion on W-2s at year end.
16.        Process monthly EFT transfers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree with Major in Accounting (or related field) preferred

Proficient skill in Excel and other Microsoft Office software

Knowledge of computerized accounting software packages

Schedule and perform designated responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Knowledgeable re: not-for-profit accounting concepts

Experienced in functionalized accounting systems

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Acceptable job performance includes the completion of the job responsibilities as well as compliance with the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of The Salvation Army.

The employed occupies a position of trust and is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit loyalty to The Salvation Army and the staff of The Salvation Army in all job-related matters and activities.          

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. 

If you may be interested in applying for this position, please apply online at: 

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