Regional Accounting Supervisor

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Position Type: Regular Full-time

About this opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Divisional Finance Manager, the Regional Accounting Supervisor supervises, trains, and supports the finance support staff of the Potomac Division. The Potomac Division comprises Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, and includes 56 Commands/Corps operations. The incumbent manages and reviews accounting records, ledgers, and statements for accuracy and completeness; serves as a liaison to all units with computerized accounting programs encompassing all aspects relating to the Corps, Area Command, and Divisional Headquarters accounting software, including training, troubleshooting, and general assistance. Responsibilities include assisting finance and program personnel at the field locations in the monthly operations review, identifying areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget processes, periodic forecasting, and periodic analysis of operations performance. The incumbent supervises the regional accounting staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervises, trains, and supports Regional Accounting Specialists and Financial Analysts, including overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers, and statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Supervises Regional Accounting Specialists in the preparation of all corps bank reconciliations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates the financial operations of the PMC Division Commands, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and the audit of the regional locations.
• Assists local unit management and accounting personnel with the preparation of the fiscal year budget by preparing, reviewing, interpreting, and evaluating critical data.
• Completes fiscal year-end closing of all Potomac division units’ financial records in the accounting system while coordinating with the Divisional Finance Manager.
• Monitors the collection of data necessary for the development of consolidated financial statements for the division as needed by PMC Headquarters.
• Provides telephone support for technical problems that arise in the sites that run the accounting system.
• Creates, designs, revises, and maintains reports in the financial reporting module of the accounting system.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience administering accounting, financial, and budgeting functions for an organization, with at least two years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements, type, perform data entry, and perform mathematical calculations. Ability to operate various general office equipment. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail. Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language effectively. Ability to work under pressure and apply discretion and independent judgment.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holiday Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, training, mentoring, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee to undermine its religious mission.

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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.

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