Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

The purpose of this position is to do data entry for DHQ Finance Department while ensuring that all policy and procedure guidelines are upheld. Duties also include : General journals, audit preparation, payroll journals and to assist with account reconciliations and review of Accounting Clerk's work.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Utilize Accounting Software
• Audit preparation
• Utilize Report Software
• Journal preparation
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Receivable in a timely manner
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Payable in a timely manner
• Processing of check batches in a timely manner
• Review vouchers for policy and procedures and General Ledger coding
• Understanding of how the Chart of Accounts works and how to code
• Special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller
• Responsible for the most advanced Corps data entry
• Mentor and review Corps employees
• Assist training Corps and other staff as needed
• Assist with quarterly reconciliations
• Generating Reports
• Prepare some reconciliation spreadsheets
• Gifts in Kind / Reach review
• Vendor Maintenance
• Aged AP / AR outstanding item analysis
• Other related duties as assigned.

Communications include :

Knowledge, skills, abilities and other qualifications requirements include :

Physical requirements include :

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 to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Preferred Education :

Associates or better in Accounting.

Required Experience :

2 years : accounting field

Preferred Experience :

2-4 years : advanced accounting position