About this opportunity
The Salvation Army USA Western Territory lists this Accountant opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The Accountant provides direct financial support to units across the Division, assisting with budgeting, reporting, reconciliations, and ongoing financial processes. This role strengthens communication between the Finance Department and field units while supporting key accounting functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Fiscal year budget preparation: assist units with annual budget preparation and mid-year budget revisions.
Working directly with units on preparing budgets, staffing tables, and necessary calculations of fixed costs.
Work with Assistant Controller and Controller on pulling information for budget analysis
Working with Corps on contract budgets in relation to our overall budget and tracking
Kettle weekly reports for Command Finance Council and Field
Support preparation of financial reports and analysis for leadership
Collaborate with Finance leadership to improve processes and efficiency
Assist with intercompany reconciliations across the Division, including quarterly account reconciliation and required spreadsheets
Support with reporting, entry, and compliance requirements for the division
Assist with monthly assessments and related reporting
Audit preparation
Journal preparation
General Ledger coding
Mentor, training, and communication of Corps officers and staff
Assist units with financial questions, training, and guidance on procedures
Foster positive and professional relationships with staff at all levels
Special projects as assigned
Other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree required, Preferred in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited college
Two to four years' experience in an advanced accounting position preferred.
Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Experience with Shelby and Vivid software preferred.
Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.
Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills.
Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential.
Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain at a keyboard for periods of up to two hours with minimal interruption. Ability to operate a keyboard is essential.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.
Must be able to use speech and hearing for both ordinary and telephone conversation.
Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
Ability to reach overhead.
Ability to operate telephone.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a computer.
Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Qualifications
Education Bachelors of Accounting (required)
Experience 2 - 4 years: Advanced accounting (preferred)
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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