Operations Accountant

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

The Operations Accountant is responsible for recording/reviewing accounts payable and receivable transactions, preparing and processing general and recurring journal entries, validating tax allocation, account reconciliations and follow up. Proper judgement and analysis of controls and processes is necessary in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of expenditure processes. In addition, the incumbent will respond to client/vendor enquires and provide support to Senior Accountants as required. Where applicable, identify and recommend process improvement and document processes within their area of responsibility.

Manage end-to-end accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring transactions are accurately coded, approved, recorded, and processed in accordance with organizational policies and accounting standards.

Monitor vendor payments, customer invoicing, and outstanding balances to ensure timely settlement of liabilities, collection of receivables, and effective cash flow management.

Maintain the integrity of financial records by preparing journal entries, verifying tax coding, recording accruals and prepaids, and ensuring transactions are posted to the correct accounting period.