Divisional Accounting Manager

Job description
Divisional Accounting Manager
Baltimore, MD 814 Light Street 21230, 814 LIGHT ST, BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States of America Req #+351
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Divisional Accounting Manager for our location at Divisional Headquarters in Baltimore, MD.

Job Summary

Plans, coordinates, supervises, monitors, and participates in all phases of bookkeeping and accounting functions and financial reporting for the divisional Headquarters; supervises and evaluates the performance of accounting staff performing FASB, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable work; ensures that bookkeeping transactions are performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures and verifies the accuracy and integrity of books; prepares various routine and complex budgets and financial reports; assists in preparing budgets and with audits.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting (especially fund accounting) principles and practices. Knowledge of basic 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. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision. Ability to plan, develop and initiate effective and efficient bookkeeping practices and methods in order to increase accuracy and timeliness of financial recording and reporting. Analytical ability to plan work schedules, evaluate work performances, and provide input on budget planning. Ability to examine the bookkeeping work performed by subordinates in order to detect errors or omissions. Ability to prepare complex financial reports and records. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of all functionalized accounts. Ability to integrate and interpret data from various sources and to plan, develop, and implement responsible strategies. Ability to scrutinize financial reports and documents in order to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness. Ability to make sound, logical interpretations of established guidelines and regulations quickly. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment when processing, analyzing and resolving routine accounting transactions and reporting in accordance with accepted accounting principles. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. 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 effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 60% of work time when reading reports, preparing budgets or researching financial transactions. Ability to manage mental and visual fatigue due to sustained periods of concentration, working under pressure of deadlines and continual interruptions in concentration.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field, And Six years' experience in the performance of all phases of modern bookkeeping and related work with at least one year in a supervisory capacity, Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Valid State Driver's License.

Approved Background Check and Motor Vehicle Request

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. 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.

To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Other details
• Job Family MWV-EXEMPT
• Job Function Finance
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education Bachelor's Degree
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