Regional Accounting Specialist

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Regional Accounting Specialist for the Divisional Finance Department, located in Norcross, GA.

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Job Summary

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data for assigned regions; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts for assigned regions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices and of applications to accounting transactions; Knowledge of modern data entry methods as they pertain to bookkeeping functions; Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and practices; Knowledge of financial accounting systems and procedures; Ability to communicate in a timely and professional manner; Ability to prepare routine and special financial reports and records; Ability to obtain numerical totals and balances and to verify information from complex forms and transfer to computers or manual reports; Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of assigned functionalized accounts; Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records Assists in collection of W9 forms; requests, receives and reviews W9 forms from vendors and ensures forms are scanned, saved, and secured Ability to manage high volume data entry Ability to manage time effectively Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to keypunch information into a computer; Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically; Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately; Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator; Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines; Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision; Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects as the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.

Education and Experience

Two (2) year college or technical school degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field And Two (2) years’ experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods. Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver’s License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements; Ability to work remotely; Some travel may be required; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking; Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information

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.

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*Application Submittal Period: 06/02/2023 - 06/09/2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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