Senior Operations Accountant (Remote)

About The Salvation Army

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Vision Statement

We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.

Core Values

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.

Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.

Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

About the Position

The Senior Operations Accountant (SOA) is a leader of an accounting group and reports to the Assistant Director of Accounting Operations. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and organizational practices, the SOA will perform complex accounting activities and process development. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the management of the accounts payable and receivable team, accountability for the accounts payable sub-ledger, reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger and other liability accounts, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place, and performing analysis and reports.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

• Develops new processes to promote efficiencies and improve internal controls
• Identifies AP and AR related errors and instructs the team of the required corrections
• Evaluates scenarios where internal policies are in conjunction with applicable legislation
• Implements and maintains systems and policies to support new processes
• Prepare annual audit schedule in accordance with the requirements of the external audits
• Provides analyses of the accounts payable process through verification of the invoices to the expense and revenue coding and amount used
• Determines that the relevant taxes are recorded and the resulting tax rebates are claimed appropriately.
• Masters the Salvation Army policies to ensure expenditures claims, accrual and journal entries are appropriate and accurate as well as revenue accounts are correctly coded
• Advises and mentor accountants about policy, tax law and accounting principles
• Manages monthly closing of the financial records and posting on month end information to ensure the accuracy of financial statements
• Prepares the remittance proposal to ensure the completion of accounts payable and revenue process

Manage partnership with ministry units and external clients

• Remain fluent with and understand Salvation Army policies to ensure accounting transactions are in line with policy and procedure.
• Initiate and maintain ongoing communications with clients, treating them with respect and courtesy at all times.
• Communicates and follows up with clients concerning outstanding issues related to accounting operations
• Develop an understanding of client requirements, providing detailed solutions and explanations to queries.

Manage staff

• Coaches and appraises performance of the staff who report directly to the SOA.
• Hires and trains team members.
• Address complaints and resolves problems within the team.
• Plans, assigns and directs on a daily basis work for the staff accountants.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• The SOA must be enrolled in CPA program PEP.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting stream.
• Three years but less than five years in full cycle accounting (AP/AR/GL).

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:

• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High quality Excel spreadsheet skills
• Excellent knowledge of Word
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2023

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $48,933- $61,166, with the ability to progress to a maximum of $73,399. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

Other Details

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please let us know if you have a need for any accommodation.

We thank all applicants and will contact candidates selected for next steps. Internal Applicants, please speak with your manager about your intentions prior to submitting your application.