REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT Job in Baltimore, Maryland US
REGIONAL ACCOUNTANT
Regional Accountant Title: Regional Accountant Career Category: Finance Location: Baltimore, MD Type: Full_Time Position #: # « Back to Job Listings Description: Plans, implements, and administers the day-to-day operations of the Great Plains Accounting Program for an assigned region by using a functionalized double-entry accounting package. Provides overall supervision and review of accounting records, ledgers and statements for accuracy and completeness. Maintains, interprets, and ensures the integrity of the chart of accounts, journals, fiscal closing statements, bank accounts, general ledger, asset management and depreciation, etc. for an assigned region. Serves as liaison and technical support between the assigned local units and Divisional Headquarters. Required Experience: Knowledge of The Salvation Army mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure; accepted principles, methods, and practices of computerized double-entry fund accounting as well as finance, budgeting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Excel, Word and accounting software in general; the principles and practices of general business administration, supervision, and management. Ability to evaluate the organizations accounting and financial functions, respond to deficiencies by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective actions, develop and administer sound policies, procedures, and budgets; effectively supervise and evaluate the quality of work performed by local accounting staff and to provide effective and timely direction and assistance to ensure compliance with established procedures, accepted practices, and quality standards; integrate and interpret data from various sources and to plan, develop, and implement responsible strategies; scrutinize financial reports and documents in order to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness; make sound, logical interpretations of established guidelines and regulations quickly; apply discretion and independent judgment when processing, analyzing and resolving routine accounting transactions and reporting in accordance with accepted accounting principles; communicate both orally and in writing in an effective and professional manner; discharge the duties and responsibilities of this position consistent with the principles, standards, and the Orders and Regulations of The Salvation Army; organize, lead, develop and maintain an effective and professional working relationship with all Finance Department Personnel, Salvation Army officers and employees, and professionals in the community; conduct the affairs of this office responsibly, efficiently, and economically; conduct and lead group presentations. Possess knowledge of efficient methods of organizing, maintaining and securing financial records. Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial records. Required Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Busin