Lead Accountant
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Lead Accountant for the Palm Beach County Area Command, located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data; 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.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Electronically obtains bank account activity for all locations as needed; codes pension invoices for all locations; records and submits cartridge reports; verifies intra-company accounting activity, prepares annual budget functionalization for 3 Corps and Thrift; logs in receipt books and reorder as needed; maintains all credit cards and authorizations; submits vendor credit applications as required; obtains copier readings, submits to vendor, and invoices inside users; keeps copier and phone code numbers; adds postage to postage machine as needed; maintains Officer Utilities for all locations and reports to DHQ at year end; maintains vehicle mileage forms and logs for annual reporting to DHQ; maintains vehicle lists for 3 Corps and outlying facilities; renews fleet vehicle registrations.
Develops and maintains a filing system of a variety of financial documents; maintains and utilizes the bring-up filing system; purges files to obtain and update information; ensures the files are maintained in an organized and efficient manner.
Maintains and balances assigned petty cash fund; receives and verifies vouchers to be paid ensuring authorized signature of approval is present; prepares back-up paperwork for new checks to be written and cashes checks received.
Monitors and verifies monthly telephone bills and determines personal calls for proper collection and remittance.
Provides backup support for office mail receipts, recording, and distribution.
Serves as back-up support as needed for Lake Worth Corps, Boca Raton Corps, and Thrift Stores; may perform secondary non-bookkeeping clerical functions in addition to normal bookkeeping duties.
Performs other related work as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field,
and
Two years-experience in the performance of increasing complex bookkeeping work utilizing
a computerized accounting system (Great Plains preferred) with some exposure to double-entry fund accounting,
or
any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
None.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping and fund accounting principles and practices.
Knowledge of modern computerized double-entry data entry methods as they pertain to bookkeeping functions.
Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of Lotus Notes, Excel, Word and accounting software in general.
Knowledge of financial accounting systems and procedures.
Knowledge of extensive body of accounting rules, practices and procedure.
Knowledge of A122 and A133 Audit requirements.
Ability to apply complex procedures requiring independent judgment.
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 the confidentiality of all information associated with the job.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
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 at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
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.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Other details
- Job Family FL-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Finance
- Pay Type Hourly
- Job Start Date Monday, June 7, 2021
- Job End Date Wednesday, April 6, 2022
- West Palm Beach, FL 2100 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. 33409, 2100 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America