Accountant, Senior

(Grant Accounting)

Up to $62,500, DOE

Full-time with Benefits

The Salvation Army, Syracuse Area Services

We are presently conducting a search for a Senior Accountant (SA) to add to our Team of Accounting Professionals within the Finance Department for this division of The Salvation Army.   This position was originally an Accountant.  Due to growth of our agency and the need for senior level talent, the position is now elevated to a Senior Accountant.  The role of a Senior Accountant is to work with their assigned internal customers.  SA's are assigned to specific Departments/Programs where they are responsible for managing the contracts awarded to specific programs.  Review of newly awarded contracts, create and monitoring of budgets, billing and will work with Department Heads on the understanding and spend of each contract awarded to their Programs.  The SA will report directly to the Director of Finance.  This position is considered Full-Time Exempt, Up to $62,500 depending on education and experience, and with access to our full benefit offerings at the completion of our "Initial Employment" period.

We here at The Salvation Army offer a comprehensive and unique health benefit offerings such as:

• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Remitted Tuition Program with SU
• Pension Plan and Tax Deferred Retirement Savings Account
• Medical Insurance/low Employee contribution
• Vision Insurance & Dental Insurance with Braces Ryder
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off:  Vacation, Personal & Sick
• FREE downtown covered parking on the premises
• On-Site Day Care Services at a discounted weekly rate
• Bereavement Counseling
• Free Will Preparation Service by an Attorney
• Christmas Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• LiveHealth On-line 24/7
• Insurance Plans:  Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Voluntary Life & Supplemental

Listed below is an overview of the essential duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation and management of billings and financial reports for government and non-government entities
• Main contact with grantors to ensure all reports are filed timely and accurately
• Manage collection efforts for billing revenues
• Work with program directors to generate financial information necessary for grant renewals and initial proposals
• Perform internal audit function of grants to ensure accuracy, proper posting of transaction & compliance with grant financial regulations
• Reconciliation of account balances
• Assist with the preparation of the agency budget and financial statements
• Preparation of and the recording of monthly journal entries
• Journal Entries:  monthly preparation, review and edit for accuracy & completeness
• Allocations:  review of entries on a quarterly and annual basis

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

Special Skills, Certificates, Licenses:

• Minimum of an Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree with accounting experience
• Non-profit industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Grant and/or Contract Accounting preferred.
• Advanced skill level with Excel and Accounting Software.  (We utilize Serenic)

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity.  All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.   The Salvation Army is an Affirmative Action Employer.