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About the Role

This position is responsible for supporting accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions across the division. Duties include managing month-end and year-end close activities, preparing reconciliations and financial analyses, supporting budgeting and audits, and ensuring accurate accounting for funds, grants, and donations. The role also evaluates financial controls, identifies risks, monitors compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and follows up on audit recommendations. Through financial reviews, site visits, training, and collaboration with divisional and local units, the position promotes financial accuracy, accountability, operational efficiency, and strong stewardship of organizational resources.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid and deferred expenses, and other adjusting entries, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, interdivisional balances, and other balance sheet accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies and maintain supporting schedules and documentation.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, general ledger reports, budget-to-actual comparisons, and other financial analyses to identify unusual transactions, variances, and potential accounting issues.
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other general accounting functions as needed.
Review financial transactions and supporting documentation for proper account coding, fund allocation, authorization, and compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.
Assist with the accounting, tracking, and reconciliation of restricted funds, designated funds, grants, donations, and other fund balances to ensure transactions are properly recorded and reported.
Support annual budgeting, financial forecasting, external audits, and the preparation of audit schedules and other required financial documentation.
Collaborate with divisional headquarters and corps/units to assess and address risk areas.
Evaluate and train in controls, and procedures to mitigate operational vulnerabilities.
Provide financial analysis and reports to corps/units identifying areas of concern and recommendations for changes/improvement.
Conduct site visits to evaluate current practices and support implementation of corrective actions.
Provide hands-on training and support to corps/units on systems and procedures.
Coordinate with corps/units receiving governmental funds on compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Follow up on internal and external audit recommendations.
Follow up on THQ Risk Department related items with corps/units for compliance.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month-end or year-end closing.
Experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk assessment, or compliance is desirable.
Nonprofit or faith-based organization experience is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and internal control practices.
Experience reviewing financial records, analyzing variances, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining audit-ready supporting documentation.
Experience with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and general ledger applications.
Ability to travel regularly and work independently with corps/units across the division.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church.
The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission.
The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause.
This “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Skills

Strong general accounting skills, including journal entries, reconciliations, closing procedures, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend practical solutions.
Knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and financial compliance practices.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications; experience with accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting requirements and control procedures to non-finance personnel.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.
Ability to work collaboratively with divisional headquarters and corps/units while maintaining professional independence when evaluating financial controls and compliance.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the division.

Location

Golden State Division

Work Type

Onsite
Travel

Experience Level

3-5 years progressive accounting experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

90000-94000

About the Company

The Salvation Army supports divisional headquarters and corps/units throughout the Golden State Division.