Job DetailsJob Location: TX-North TX Area Command - Dallas, TX 75235Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: FinanceAssists the Finance Manager in the management of the financial activities and the accounting functions of Area Command; supervises, monitors and evaluates the financial operations for the Area Command Finance Department including accounts payable and all general ledger transactions; supervises staff and manages financial matters, accounting, auditing, year-end closing processes, and grant management/reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans, directs, and supervises the work of assigned staff; trains and instructs employees in the proper methods and procedures; monitors work in progress and upon completion, ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures; conducts performance evaluations and provides hiring/firing recommendations to the Finance Manager.
Assists with the selection of qualified Senior Accountant, and Accounts Receivable staff; assists supervisors in planning and conducting orientation and on-the-job training for the same. 
Maintains a master grant calendar for government funded grants and larger grants, including working with the Grants Manager to track RFP awards and reporting deadlines. 
Collaborates with the Social Services Manager, Grants Manager and Assistant Finance Manager in updating Divisional contracts database. 
Provides assistance and guidance with government funded grant related issues, including budget revisions and variance analysis comparing budgets to actuals. 
Performs internal audit functions to ensure compliance with The Salvation Army’s organizational policy and procedures and assists with external audits. 
Manages Area Command fund accounts; supervises and reviews accounting records, general ledgers, and financial statements for accuracy and completeness. 
Assists in the preparation of reports which summarize and forecast the business activity and net financial position in areas of income, expenses, based on past, present, and expected operations for both internal and external sources.
Maintains the chart of accounts for each unit; updates and makes amendments where necessary.
Provides accounting support to employees at the Corps and Service Center locations on how to use the MBS, financial software, including how to properly perform data entry for check writing, and receipt entry, and how to run all reports; provides guidance to Corps on proper posting of income and expenditures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language effectively.
Ability to understand and perform complex mathematical calculations.
Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints.
Ability to operate general office equipment including telephone, fax, copier, computer and printer.
Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism.
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 usually 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, but not limited to the office environment.

Employee Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.
Paid Time Off

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUEducation and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field,
and
Four years experience responsible performing financial and accounting duties with prior experience/training in governmental and/or non-profit accounting,
or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications: 

Valid State Drivers License 
One or more financial certifications (or the ability to obtain within an established timeframe) 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled