General Accountant

The Salvation Army • Canton, MA • 4d ago

Overview

The Salvation Army'sDivisional Headquartersis hiring aGeneral Accountantand offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.

Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

Flexible Spending Accounts

Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Location : Canton, MA

Hours : 8:30am-4:00pm, 35 hrs/week

Responsible for financial overview which includes all income and expenditures. Assisting Corps Officer(s) with budgets and reports. Supportive role to assist with other Corps-related needs and reporting requirements.

Responsible for the accounting overview of all funds for assigned Corps

Responsible for all necessary journal entries to maintain all accounts current.

Review support service monthly for accuracy.

Responsible for monthly verifying and recording all gifts in kind.

Reconcile bank statements for all assigned accounts monthly and present them for review and signature.

Process monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, review for accuracy, provide analysis, and maintain permanent records.

Assist with preparing monthly billings and maintaining subsidiary records as assigned.

Assist in budget preparation for Corps.

Maintain working knowledge of the Serenic Accounting System.

Monitor the entries of tithing and donor related reporting including yearend tithing statements.

Assist with audit preparation, be available for questions and research for the auditor (s).

Research and prepare special reports assigned related to financial Corps activity.

Assist the Corps Accounting Manager with financial reporting requirements for Corps Proposals and Contract processing, as assigned.

Become familiar with Salvation Army policies and procedures relevant to Accounting and Contract matters.

Assists with other accounting-related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Minimum of 1-3 years' experience in accounting procedures

Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting is a plus

Must be able to multitask and demonstrate agility to meet assigned deadlines

Detail-oriented and organized in work

Self-motivated and able to function independently

Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, etc.)

Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Job LocationsUS-MA-Canton

Job ID 2025-14034

Category Finance

Type Regular Full-Time

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