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Senior Accountant, $62K
Finance Department
The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area
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Here at The Salvation Army, whether you want your talents to be challenged in your area of expertise or continued growth, our work culture fosters each individual's goals. We would love to have you consider joining our team of accomplished Finance Professionals where you can achieve positive outcomes for our Programs, Providers and regulatory Partners. In turn, you will become a part of our mission, Doing the Most Good for the clients we serve here in CNY.
Senior Accountant-Accounts Payable:
The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Servicesis presently conducting a search for a Senior Accountant that will assist the Director of Finance with the administration and management of revenue items, accounts payables, and grants.
The role of a Senior Accountant is to work with their assigned internal customers. SA's are assigned to specific Departments/Programs where they are responsible for managing the contracts awarded to specific programs. Review of newly awarded contracts, create and monitoring of budgets, billing and will work with Department Heads on the understanding and spend of each contract awarded to their Programs. The SA-AP manages this two person Team and will report directly to the Director of Finance. This position is considered Full-Time Exempt with access to our full benefit offerings at the completion of 90 days of employment. Compensation depends on the education and work related experience.
Full-Time Exempt with access to our full benefit offerings at the completion of 90 days of employment.
We here at The Salvation Army offer a comprehensive and unique health benefit offerings such as:
Medical Insurance/low Employee contribution, less than 10% employee pays
Vision Insurance & Dental Insurance with Braces Ryder
The Salvation Army qualifies under the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
13 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal & Sick
FREE downtown covered parking on the premises
On-Site Day Care & Pre-K programs at a discounted weekly rate
Tuition Remittance program
Bereavement Counseling
Free Will Preparation Service by an Attorney
Christmas Bonus
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
LiveHealth On-line 24/7
Insurance Plans: Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Voluntary Life & Supplemental
Responsibilities
Listed below is an overview of the essential duties and responsibilities:
Billings and Financial Reporting.
Relative to above reports cross train staff for greater understanding of specific rules of each grantor. Keep appropriate non-finance staff advised as to status of grant process and steps required to complete grant requirements.
Work with program directors to generate the financial information necessary for grant renewals and initial proposals.
Reconcile account balances for the purpose of maintaining accurate account balances and complying with related policies, practices, and regulations. Assist with the preparation of the agency budget and financial statements.
Journal Entries: Monthly preparation, review, edit and accurate completion by the monthly deadline.
Review Purchase Journal for errors and make necessary corrections.
Prepare and enter re-class/correction entries.
Responsible for monitoring and reconciling the Accounts Payable netting process.
Renumeration of all Accounts Payable per payment terms as agreed.
Corporate Credit Card: will code and account for all applicable receipts.
The direct Supervision of the Accounts Payable/Accountant.
Petty Cash: refill and reconciliation of petty cash. Ensure proper amount of petty cash available for access on a daily basis.
Qualifications
Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses:
Work experience as an Accountant
Salary: to $62,500K depending on experience
Minimum of an Associates Degree with five (5) years of accounting experience
Bachelor's Degree with two (2) years of accounting experience
Non-profit industry experience preferred and a big plus!
Experience with Grant and/or Contract Accounting preferred.
Advanced skill level with Excel
This is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Salvation Army is an Affirmative Action Employer.
Job LocationsUS-NY-Syracuse
Job ID 2023-11229
Category Accounting
Type Regular Full-Time
Full Time
$71k-87k (estimate)
06/14/2024
07/03/2024
salvationarmymedia.org
LAKOTA, ND
15,000 - 50,000
1865
BRIAN SKAAR
$500M - $1B
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