AR Accountant - 11-001 - SC/ DHQ - Finance

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Position Summary

Under direction of Accounting Supervisor, Cash Receipt Accountant provides assistance to field units or departments served by verifying bank deposits related paperwork compliance with TSA policies, internal controls and general ledger account coding; corresponding with vendors or field units/departments; performing various journal entries and subsidiary ledger reconciliations; and assisting with internal and external audits and other projects as assigned.

Pay Range

$28.00/hr. - $30.00/hr.

Essential Functions

• Provide bookkeeping services with particular emphasis on Cash Receipts.

Cash Receipts:

• Prepare monthly cash receipt journal entries for multiple units in a timely manner.


• Verify GL coding, supporting documentation and adherence to internal controls and policies.


• Primary liaison with field units for cash receipt related issues.


• Enter and reconcile Income using AR Module; generate AR statement as needed.


• Monitoring cash receipt posting status and follow up with issues.


• Customize and maintain Excel Cash Receipt Transmittals forms for each location.


• Training field personnel for cash receipts policy and procedures.

General Ledger and Donation Sub-ledger – BBCRM:

• Prepare BBCRM adjusting journal entries, coin batch entries, and record donations from various sources if they need to be posted by manual journal entries.


• Submit request and documentation to donation processing center for entries in BBCRM.


• Perform reconciliations of BBCRM exchange accounts and bank accounts.


• Perform BBCRM batch reconciliations by locations.


• Review donations posted by system for restrictions and proper distribution; coordinate adjustments as needed.


• Void AP Checks as needed.


• Backup for scanning & logging Deluxe or US Bank checks.


• Train seasonal cash receipts clerks and provide support to supervise temps.


• Assist with internal and external audits, month-end and year-end projects.


• Assist and support to Accounting Supervisor.


• Backup support in the absence of other ARs and other office job duties, including opening mail.


• Any other duties that may be assigned.

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work on Saturdays and additional hours, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• EDUCATION: A bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited college or university with a minimum of 15 semester (or 20 quarter) units in accounting.


• EXPERIENCE: The position requires a minimum of one to three years’ experience. Training time is generally about three weeks (100 hours).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Embrace the mission of the Salvation Army.


• Self-motivated, deadline driven, and a team player.


• Work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with superiors, co-workers and temps.


• Advanced computer skills: Windows, MS Excel; able to enter data with speed and accuracy.