Corps Staff Accountant (DHQ)

Overview

This role involves providing complete accounting support for assigned Corps or Unit(s) and assisting with other accounting and finance projects as needed.

Responsibilities

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare accounting transactions required to maintain the general ledger, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Accounts receivable
  • Payables
  • Billing
  • Monthly reconciliations
• Ensure proper classification, coding, and functionalization of transactions.
• Review payable and receivable transactions and provide accounting clerks with necessary information to perform their duties.
• Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations, monthly and annual financial statements, cash flows, and other ad hoc reports as needed.
• Assist with monitoring Corps or Unit(s) cash balance and provide cash balance reports to Officers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and review reconciliations for other unassigned Corps or Unit(s).
• Assist Officers with budget preparation and enter approved budgets into the accounting system.
• Prepare pro forma 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Tax as needed.
• Provide information for grant applications and monitor receipt of funds to help ensure payments and invoicing compliance.
• Prepare work papers and schedules for internal and external auditors; assist with answering audit questions as needed.
• Provide backup support to other staff accountants when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Accounting degree required. Four-year degree in accounting preferred.
• Background Checks: Position requires a background check to be completed, and all background check results will be reviewed.
• Experience: One year experience processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations. Experience in not-for-profit accounting a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Self-motivated with strong organization skills.
• Ability to help direct the work of others in the department.

Physical Requirements

• Good speaking, hearing, and visual ability with excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds.
• Requires bending, squatting, and walking; may stand for extended periods.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: Starting at $53,000.00 annually.
• In addition to traditional Health, Wellness, RX and PTO benefits, the employer notes employees value:
  • 91% are proud of their work to help meet the needs of people in their communities
  • 75% find their “Work Stress” manageable
  • 80% find their managers supportive during those times of stress
  • 89% appreciate the remote work options they have in their position
  • 98% appreciate how they are allowed to use 4 sicks days as “Discretionary”
  • 99% appreciate the 11 paid holidays they receive each year

Additional Information

• This job description is not all-inclusive and other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• All employees recognize that the organization is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee to undermine its religious mission.
• Equal opportunity employer; 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.