What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Specialist position at The Salvation Army?
About this opportunity :
Assists in preparing and conducting internal audits of local units throughout the Division on behalf of The Salvation Army to discover weakness in accounting systems and possible fraud; audits books and reconciles accounts to determine compliance with established Salvation Army accounting and bookkeeping policies and procedures and to determine financial status; prepares reports and provides recommendations to improve accounting and bookkeeping methods, practices, and procedures.
Key responsibilities :
Audit and Tax Grants Responsibilities (70%)
Assists Divisional auditors in preparing for and conducting internal audits of local units throughout the Division to ensure all divisions, corps, service extensions, etc. are operating in compliance with Salvation Army policies and procedures.
Prepares financial reports, bank reconciliations, and records to ensure accuracy and completeness as well as compliance with rules and regulations governing the same; reviews and analyzes receipts and disbursements; submits questionable items and problem areas to Chief Auditor for review to determine if and where fraud exists.
Interprets Salvation Army minutes, and corrects bookkeeping errors, determines shortcomings in accounting and reporting procedures of the programs being audited; identifies when books are being poorly maintained, and disorganized.
Reviews I-9’s, payroll timesheets / cards and compares to payroll reports to ensure accuracy; reviews employee files to ensure proper DFB approval is obtained in the hiring process.
Reviews grant, contracts, and client files for compliance with funding sources; ensures client privacy and security is maintained to HIPAA regulations.
Submits audit findings to Chief Auditor / Divisional Auditor for review. Informs them of any mishandling, misrepresentation, or misappropriation of funds, statistics, or general data discovered through the internal audit.
Assists in conducting fraud investigations when mishandling, misrepresentation, or misappropriation of funds is discovered; communicates findings and evidence with the appropriate authorities.
Assists in providing external and Government auditors with required information as requested.
Receives, reviews, records and files quarterly mileage logs from all Officers in the Texas Division; determines the current value of vehicles using established procedures; compiles mileage and Officer Allowance information yearly for 1099 reporting and tax grant calculations.
Receives, reviews, records and files quarterly Officer Allowance reports from all Officers in the Texas Division; determines the value of Officer real estate to determine the appropriate amount of quarterly taxes needed on behalf of the Officers.
Accounting Responsibilities (15%)
Prepares journal entries and reconciles accounts as requested by the Chief Accountant; prepares and distributes monthly general ledger reports as requested by the Chief Accountant.
Assists in the processing of all electronic donations as needed.
Performs Service Unit Bank Reconciliations, ledger review and integration
What we are looking for in you :
- High School Diploma or GED (Required), College Experience preferred.
- Two years progressively responsible experience in accounting or any related field.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills or abilities
- Valid State Drivers License
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :
Work is usually 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, but not limited to an office environment due to travel requirements.
Employee Benefits
Salary : $21
