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DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
SUPERVISOR: Controller
STATUS: Regular/ Full-Time-Exempt
COMPENSATION: $75,000- 80,000
A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary 1 and family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.
Life and Voluntary Options. An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.
Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.
Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.
Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.
Paid Vacation:
Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays 1 floating holiday per year
GENERAL STATEMENT:
The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.
EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE:
Shelby Accounting Systems, Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access), Portfolio, Vivid
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED: Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Business Administration and three or more years of “hands-on” experience in a business computer accounting environment.
Accounting: Possess a general understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and FASB Standards pertinent to The Salvation Army.
Computer: The ability to operate within a computer environment is essential, as is a working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and E-mail.
Office: The ability to operate 10-key by touch and other standard office equipment efficiently is necessary.
Organization: The ability to address multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner.
Professional: The ability to present oneself professionally and maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in relation to information and documentation.
Personal: The ability to interact with both co-workers and management positively.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Accountant is responsible for the initial setup and maintenance of all financial accounting records related to the operation of multiple corps sites in the Northwest & Alaska Divisions. The accounting for these corps sites is done at DHQ by DHQ Finance department staff. The Accountant will also be responsible forpreparing and submittingf all financial reports required by The Salvation Army per established policy and procedure andkeepingp Salvation Army management informed of the current financial condition of the operation. Limited travel to the different sites may be required. The accountant is responsible for financial analysis and presentation of the corps' financial condition to the DFS, Controller & GL team monthly.
DEFINITION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Accountant’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.
Full Time
$88k-108k (estimate)
05/16/2023
05/16/2024
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