Staff Accountant

Location:            Central Virginia Area Command – Richmond, VA

Position Type:     Regular, Full-Time

Pay Range:         $24.54 - $30.67

About this opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Senior Accountant, the Staff Accountant performs accounting functions and financial analysis for the Central Virginia Area Command (CVAC). The incumbent will perform transactional and analytical accounting functions; process accounts payable, and accounts receivable; and perform basic accounting functions to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, posting, verifying entries, recognizing and recording income, issuing disbursements, balancing and reconciling accounts; reconciling bank statements and preparing financial statements in order to properly record and maintain financial records. 

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor/implement guidelines of accounts payable; prepare transactions for Sage Intacct; process checks and reconcile data; maintain current payable status.
• Prepare cash receipts and invoices for daily, monthly transactions.
• Reviews and approves daily accounting transactions as it relates to receivables, bank transactions and journal entries; performs account reconciliations and general ledger review on a regular basis.
• Assist with monthly and fiscal year-end closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts and subledgers; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepare journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.

What we are looking for in you:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business or related field, and one (1) years’ experience utilizing a computerized accounting system (Sage Intacct preferred) with exposure to double-entry fund accounting; OR
• Five years of equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

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, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

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

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Application Submittal Period:  04/28/2025 – 05/05/2025

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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