Accountant I
Full job description
THE SALVATION ARMY
NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION
Ray and Joan Kroc Corp Community Center
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Accountant 1
PEOPLE MANAGER: No
REPORTS TO: Finance Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY GRADE: 405
PAY RANGE: $21.81-$26.17
WHO WE ARE
At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors
KROC CENTER CHICAGO VISION: Kroc Center Chicago is a community center where families, individuals and relationships thrive in the name of Jesus.
JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing support to the Finance Director by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks, including implementing the accounts receivable/receipting and accounts payable/disbursements and ensuring the proper recording of transactions, providing timely and accurate reports and analysis of the Center's operating departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to the following:
Process high volumes of accounts payable and receipts accurately and timely
Assist with the count of daily deposits for bank deposit
Reconcile daily count deposits from membership system
Enter daily credit card payments, Corp giving and offsetting entry of total daily sales to accounting system.
Distribute invoices to Managers for approval.
Research and resolve vendor invoice discrepancies
Process high volumes of accounts payable and receipts accurately and timely
Process invoices for Edit review and approval for the Kroc Officers and Finance Director
Prepare Weekly Cash flow statement
Prepare and perform check runs/distribution and mailing of checks
Handle disbursements and reconciliation of petty cash
Support Audit by providing documentation and reports as needed.
Prepare the sales tax return
Complete the bank reconciliation within the first 3 days of the month.
Review and reconcile the balance sheet.
Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies, Procedures, and Code of Ethics
Maintain regular and punctual work
In contacts related to this position's duties, this individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor's degree Preferred in accounting or a minimum of five years of professional general accounting or audit experience within an enterprise unit of an educational membership, faith-based or nonprofit entity with a budget of at least 8 million dollars.
Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years accounting experience with a background in general ledger account reconciliation. Experience with fund accounting software and additional experience with membership or recreation management software is preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
Financial statement preparation and analysis.
Professional accounting code of conduct.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, with strong Microsoft Excel skills to design and update spreadsheets, as wells as other accounting software systems.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Must be able to manage projects, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.
JOB LIMITATIONS
This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
This individual will adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position requires sitting, climbing and /or balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching, use of vision, driving a vehicle, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs and occasionally more than 25 lbs with assistance.
May be required to work weekends and nights.
COMPETENCIES
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters and maintains positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Resolve conflicts in a positive manner.
Treat staff, clients, and visitors with courtesy.
Respect others' property and person.
Use professional and appropriate communication to and about co-workers, supervisors and subordinates.
Support the Mission of The Salvation Army by treating every donor, contact and colleague with respect and dignity, and without discrimination of any kind.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.
Requirements:
DOING THE MOST GOOD
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army is the fourth largest charity in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join us in making a difference.
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for eligible employees which may include the following medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact the Human Resources department.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled. 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.