Regional Accounting Specialist

This position is responsible for:

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data for assigned regions; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts for assigned regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers for assigned regions; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports. 
• Prepares journal entries and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports – Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc. for assigned regions. 
• Prepares checks for assigned regions; processes vouchers received; enters data into the computer and prints checks; obtains authorized signatures on checks and distributes checks; prepares and files necessary back-up paperwork. 
• Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger for assigned regions; receives, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up, enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks. 
• Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger for assigned regions; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipt, posts payment, runs reports, and files deposit slip; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into General Ledger; maintains records of amounts received from Divisional headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms, etc.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:  

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. 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 work 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: 

• Paid Time Off 

• Holiday Pay 

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• Retirement and more!  

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) year college or technical school degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field, and
• Two (2) years’ experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods, or
• 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