The Salvation Army USA Central Territory · 2 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $93K/yr
5+ years expThe Salvation Army is dedicated to 'Doing the Most Good' and serves those in need through various programs. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform full scope accounting duties for the General Fund accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate analysis and reporting.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Review, analyze and reconcile balance sheet and income statement general ledger accounts, including timely identification and resolution of reconciling items. This includes reconciling various intercompany income and liability accounts
Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis, including the timely identification and resolution of reconciling items
Review cash flow needs or requirements ongoing, providing recommendations as required
Review reconciliations of various general ledger accounts that have been prepared by other General Fund accounting staff
Support the annual budget process including ensuring the accuracy of budgets entered in Acumatica
Post various journal entries in the areas of reconciliation corrections, payroll distributions, insurance and pension expense distributions, support service earnings, interest earnings and standard charges and assessments
Preparation of monthly and annual financial reports
Provide financial consultation to General Fund department managers and staff as required
Ensure the timely completion of the monthly and year-end general ledger closings
Complete all start-up activities required to open or begin a new fiscal year
Review General Ledger activity on a regular basis to ensure proper account distributions, including transaction edit listings
Serve as a backup the General Fund Accountant
Assist with internal audits by preparing requested responses, reconciliations and work papers supported by adequate documentation
Assist with researching or resolving questions from vendors or department directors as requested
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An accounting and finance professional with a minimum of 5 years experience
A well-balanced background in non-profit general ledger, financial analysis and account reconciliations
Use of web-based computerized accounting systems and Excel spreadsheets
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in accounting or comparable experience
A commitment to promote the mission of The Salvation Army
An interpersonal style that is service oriented as well as anticipates and responds to the needs of client departments
A demonstrated ability to manage projects, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment
A problem solver with a demonstrated ability to independently resolve problems
A management style that gathers information, consults others, analyses options and offers fiscally viable opinions that reflect good judgement and investment in the long-term needs of the organization
A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities
A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Army and fosters team relationships, effectively communicating information
An extensive knowledge of the principles of accounting and business management, especially in a non-profit setting
An understanding of data management, procedure development and flow of information
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, using diplomacy and good judgement
A “hands-on” knowledge of how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace
A demonstrated ability to document process and procedures
The ability to function and operate in a paperless environment
Preferred
Experience in a nonprofit or faith-based organization
Experience in a multi-entity organization
Company
The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church.
Founded in 1865Hoffman Estates, Illinois, US
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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