Corps Accountant

             The Salvation Army Midland Divisional Job Opportunity

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Posting date:  1.14.13

Facility/Dept:  DHQ/Finance Corps Accounting Center

Position Title:  Corps Accountant

Schedule:  Full-Time Exempt

Date Position Available:  Now                 Estimated Closing Date:  2/8/2013

Salary:  Minimum for a wage grade 22 is $33,374

Duties:

1.      Perform day to day accounting functions of revenues (receipts), accounts payable and ledgers.

2.      Maintain cash control logs and issue weekly reports to Corps Officers.

3.      Perform monthly closings and analysis.  Provide reports to supervisor and Corps Officers..

4.      Perform monthly bank reconciliations and make adjustments as necessary.

5.      Provide and maintain network drive access to monthly/annual closing reports and analysis files.

6.      Perform cross funds balancing on a monthly basis.

7.      Make adjustments to Temporarily Restricted Assets and maintain analysis file.

8.      Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by Corps Officer and supervisor.

9.      Analyze balance sheet accounts, review revenue and expense distributions and budget variances.

10.  Coordinate and balance with Grant and Contract Accountant on a monthly basis.

11.  Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with Corps Officers as needed.

12.  Prepare financial summary reports for Corps Officers presentations to Advisory and Corps Councils.

13.  Prepare annual closing entries, analysis and reports according to GAAP. Close the accounting system.

14.  Coordinate and prepare audit schedules.

15.  Keep corps desk guide up to date.

16.  Cover for vacationing Corps Accountants as assigned.

17.  Assist in budget preparation and enter budget information in accounting system.

18. Work closely with Corps Officers providing communication of financial information on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field and two (2) years accounting/related field work experience.  Combination of education and experience will be considered.  Fluent in computer use with experience in spreadsheet, word processing and computerized accounting systems.  Requires a high level of confidentiality.   Must be a team player, a self-starter, able to handle several projects at the same time and perform well with minimum supervision.  Must demonstrate ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment.

Contact Person:  Midland Human Resources

Address:  1130 Hampton Ave,  St Louis, MO  63139

Fax:  314.646.3060

E-mail:  MIDHRUSC.salvationarmy.org

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for this position, please call (314) 646-3164 or email the above contact.