DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

POSITION TITLE: JUNIOR STAFF ACCOUNTANT

STATUS: Regular Full-time Non-Exempt

Compensation: $25-29 an hour DOE

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Business Administration (Preferred)
• Accounting certificate or AA in Accounting (Minimum)
• Minimum of three or more years of experience in a business computer accounting environment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Proficient in Excel (filtering, summation, formula, functions, sorting, pivot tables) This is a must! Please do not apply if you do not currently use Excel in your work every day.
• Bank reconciliation procedures
• General ledger and financial reconciliation
• Data mining and Data Auditing skills
• Working knowledge of compiling large data sets and financial modeling
• Basic understanding of “footing/cross footing” to ensure financial integrity
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter and Team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Customer service mindset
• General accounting or bookkeeping knowledge
• Strong analytical and research skills
• General knowledge of business protocols, as well as awareness of The Salvation Army’s Policies and Procedures

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word and Excel required – Proficient in Excel (8-10 rating)
• Microsoft PowerPoint, helpful
• Lotus Notes and outlook, helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Works under the Treasury Manager, the Junior Staff Accountant monitors all cash transactions within the central banking of the division and reconciles all bank accounts to the accounting system monthly. The Junior Staff Accountant works closely with the GL team to close the monthly financials on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reconcile a diverse set of general ledger balance sheet accounts
• Continuously follow-up on all reconciling items and provide updates to Finance Dept
• Manage a set of complex bank account transactions with large volumes of small quantities and outgoing payments
• Research all transactions that are outstanding so that they are satisfactorily cleared each month
• Maintain in an organized manner any documentation for the purpose of supporting files, reports, and data
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation reports by the required monthly deadlines
• Assist both internal and external auditors by providing requested documents
• Assist with monthly Journal entries.
• Perform all other related duties and/or projects assigned; may include but not limited to Reserve Recon, Payroll transfers, Portfolio Recon, Transmission Accts, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead
• Ability to operate telephone
• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
• Ability to access and produce information from a computer
• Ability to understand written 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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurances.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums ($34.62) for employee only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside of a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance offered starting at $2.31 bi-weekly cost. Employees are covered by an employer paid life insurance policy. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at 5 years eligible service time, employee funded voluntary 403(b) options

Parental Leave: Benefit will be one week (5 business days) of paid leave at the employee’s normal rate of pay for births, adoptions and foster placements.

Sick Leave: 12 days annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after 3 months’ service time.

Paid Vacation: 2 weeks annually accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. 4 weeks annually accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation eligible for use after 6 months’ service time.

Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)