Assistant Internal Auditor/ Budget Specialist

*** Full- Time 35 Hours Per Week 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Monday- Friday, Pay Range: $50,000-$54,000 (Depending on Experience) ***

The Salvation Army Mission:  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 of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary: Perform audits of the Western Division (WST) Corps financial and information systems assessing compliance with applicable standards and guidelines and sufficiency of internal controls, while assisting with Corps fiscal and revised budgets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting the Divisional Internal Auditor/Budget Specialist and leadership with WST Corps internal audits.
• Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements and The Salvation Army (TSA) Finance Minutes, policies and practices. 
• Assist in preparing the annual audit schedules for WST Division Corps.
• As directed, examines and analyzes accounting records to determine the financial status of The Salvation Army Corps.
• Drafts and presents reports of findings and analysis; identifies and recommends revisions and improvements to accounting practices and procedures.
• Prepares reports for management concerning the scope of the audit, the financial conditions found and needed improvements.
• Update budget templates for fiscal and revised budgets.
• Assist with budget oversight and recommendations for WST Corps with budgets less than $1.5 million dollars.
• Audits the company’s information systems, assessing compliance with data security and storage requirements.
• Reviews internal controls, policies, and procedures for effectiveness.
• Report to management the scope, financial condition and needed improvements of audits.
• This position will be required to travel with overnight stays throughout the states of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota, as directed or required to accomplish responsibilities.
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:   None

Education and/or Experience: Business or Accounting associates degree preferred, with five years of related accounting/auditing experience.

Qualifications:  The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Be competent to analyze facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems and transactions and determine what actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

• Strong personal communications skills to include verbal, written and presentation.
• Excellent Microsoft software skills, and the ability to access data systems via a web-based payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
• Attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong independent judgement.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside.  Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Physical Requirements:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical requirements include hearing and vision ability along with excellent manual dexterity.  This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions:  The work environment is an office environment, with low to moderate noise, and may include varying temperatures that may be encountered in the facility, public venues and outside.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Qualifications:

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $50,000 - $54,000