THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP

Role Description This position is responsible for: - Plans, implements, and administers Accounting Programs for an assigned region using a functionalized double-entry accounting package. - Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers, and statements for accuracy and completeness. - Maintains, interprets, and ensures the integrity of the chart of accounts, journals, fiscal closing statements, bank accounts, general ledger, asset management, and depreciation for an assigned region. - Serves as liaison between the assigned local units and Divisional Headquarters. Key Responsibilities - Coordinates the computerized accounting system with the local finance staff to ensure proper internal control is established, accounting principles are followed, and maintains the reporting system for accurate financial information. - Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers, and statements for accuracy and completeness. - Trains and provides continual guidance to employees at the assigned regional units on how to use the financial software, including receipt entry and report generation. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions - Duties are usually performed seated, with occasional periods of standing or walking. - Limited physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. - Work is performed in a normal office environment with minimal discomforts associated with changes in weather or noise. - Travel to various locations in assigned regions may involve physical discomforts associated with travel. - All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree to uphold its religious mission. Qualifications - Knowledge of accepted principles, methods, and practices of computerized double-entry fund accounting, finance, budgeting, and GAAP. - Knowledge of Excel, Word, and accounting software. - Knowledge of general business administration, supervision, and management principles. - Ability to evaluate the organization’s accounting and financial functions and implement corrective actions. - Ability to supervise and evaluate local accounting staff effectively. - Ability to integrate and interpret data from various sources. - Ability to scrutinize financial reports for integrity, accuracy, and completeness. - Ability to make sound interpretations of established guidelines quickly. - Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment in accounting transactions. - Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records. - Ability to drive a vehicle for extended trips. - Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations accurately. - Ability to operate various general office equipment. - Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. - Two years of progressively responsible experience performing double-entry computerized accounting work, with Sage accounting experience preferred. - Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Licenses and Certifications - Valid State Driver’s License. Benefits - Paid Time Off. - Health and Life Insurance. - Employee Retirement Plan.