Accounting Supervisor

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Central Territory Headquarters LI

$64,934 to $81,168/annually, based on experience.

The Accounting Supervisor is the primary overseer of AP & AR functions for the Trade Central. Responsible for assisting the AP & AR clerks with accurate and timely maintenance and processing of accounting transactions, bank reconciliations, journal entries & other duties as required.

This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.

• Reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts
• Review & approve vendor, customer and item set-up
• Supervision of AR & AP personnel
• Research/resolve vendor payment statuses
• Research/resolve customer payment statuses
• Prepare & review of monthly journal entries as needed
• Assist in monthly reporting package preparation for Trade Council
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations and ensure that there is a backup in place for every critical operation.
• Run daily POS and sales routines. Compile results and share with management.
• Monitor credit card charges, payment discrepancies, refunds, returns and miscellaneous charges.
• Maintain and update general ledger and sales journals for the end of the month.
• Monitor employees so that all documents in the finance section are scanned and filed in a timely manner. Maintain an orderly financial filing system.

• Assist with packing/unpacking merchandise for off-site events. Attend offsite events.
• Travel to off-site events, set-up, operate, inventory and pack up off site store.
• Other assigned duties as needed

• Work year-end inventory.

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or equivalent

experience.

Three-Four years' experience in a similar finance role;
Experience in a non-profit environment preferred but not required.

Financial reporting analysis experience preferred.

Ability to speak read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job.

Billing Specialist/Store Clerk and Accounts Receivable/Inventory Specialist

As needed five-six times per year. Must possess a valid IL driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle report.

• Physical requirements include:
• Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity.
• Lifting, pulling and pushing materials up to 25 pounds
• Requires bending, squatting and walking
• May stand for extended periods

The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work and travel

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call .

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.