The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Divisional Senior Accountant for the Finance Department located in Lutz, Florida

Job Summary

Provides day-to-day supervision of personnel, reviews and approves accounting records; assists in the planning, organizing, controls and supervision of the accounting functions of The Salvation Army Florida Division Finance Department; reports operational results and provides management with decision making reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of GAAP, methods, and practices of modern accounting, finance, budgeting and business administration. Knowledge of audit statement preparation for non-profit organizations. Knowledge of State Unclaimed Property Regulations. Knowledge of the principles and practices of payroll administration. Knowledge of IRS 1099 regulations, processes and deadlines.Skill in daily application of practical accounting and bookkeeping. Skill in maintaining databases ensuring accuracy and completeness of data

Skill to apply analytical and problem-solving methods and to interpret and understand financial documents. Ability to evaluate the organizations accounting and financial functions, respond to deficiencies by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective actions, develop and administer sound policies, procedures and budgets, and oversee the work of others. Ability to provide effective leadership to subordinates, maintain a variety of internal and external contacts and work cooperatively with superior and subordinate staff. Ability to plan work schedules, evaluate work performances, and resolve operational and personnel problems. Ability to conduct the affairs of this office responsibly, efficiently, and economically, and to motivate the staff to do likewise. Ability to counsel Salvation Army personnel in their discharge of duties relating to business, finance, and accounting. Ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with Salvation Army officers and employees, professionals in the community such as bankers, government agency representatives, and the payroll administration vendor. Ability to conduct thorough internal audits and to prepare and maintains accurate and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and to reconcile accounts. Ability to recognize the mishandling and/or misappropriation of funds. Ability to integrate and interpret data from various sources, and to plan, develop, and implement responsible strategies. Ability to prepare and scrutinize financial reports and documents ensuring integrity, accuracy, and completeness of the same. Ability to make sound, logical interpretations of established guidelines and regulations quickly. Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment with limited supervision. Ability to apply attention to detail and to perform assigned work at a level of proficiency, maintaining high standards of productivity and accuracy. Ability to use judgment and initiative in planning, organizing, directing and performing the work of assigned areas of responsibility. Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records. Ability to process financial documents in compliance with established policies and procedures. Ability to prepare and maintain reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations in an accurate manner. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions..