Senior Operations Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
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.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Senior Operations Accountant (SOA) is a leader of an accounting group and reports to the Assistant Director of Accounting Operations. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and organizational practices, the SOA will perform complex accounting activities and process development. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the management of the accounts payable and receivable team, accountability for the accounts payable subledger, reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger and other liability accounts, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place, and performing analysis and reports.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversees Accounts Payable/Receivable processes including invoice verification, remittance proposals, tax rebate claims, and accurate revenue/expense coding.
- Ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and relevant legislation for expenditures, accruals, journal entries, and revenue accounts.
- Manages monthly financial close and ensures accurate posting of financial information for reporting.
- Prepares annual audit schedules and supports external audit requirements.
- Improves efficiency by developing and maintaining systems, policies, and new processes that enhance internal controls.
- Mentors and advises accounting staff on policies, tax regulations, and accounting principles, ensuring accurate AP/AR corrections.
- Builds strong client relationships by maintaining clear, respectful communication and addressing client accounting concerns effectively.
- Understands client needs and provides tailored accounting solutions aligned with Salvation Army policies.
- Supervises accounting team by planning daily tasks, conducting performance reviews, and offering coaching and feedback.
- Handles team management responsibilities such as hiring, training, addressing concerns, and resolving team-related issues.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Finance/ Accounting stream.
- The SOA must be enrolled in CPA program PEP.
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- High quality Excel spreadsheet skills
- Excellent knowledge of Word
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills are a must.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $55,693.49 to $69,616.86 with a maximum of $83,540.23.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.
Senior Operations Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We Are
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.
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Senior Operations Accountant (SOA) is a leader of an accounting group and reports to the Assistant Director of Accounting Operations. Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and organizational practices, the SOA will perform complex accounting activities and process development. Responsibilities include, but not limited to the management of the accounts payable and receivable team, accountability for the accounts payable subledger, reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger and other liability accounts, ensuring adequate internal controls are in place, and performing analysis and reports.
Key Accountabilities
- Oversees Accounts Payable/Receivable processes including invoice verification, remittance proposals, tax rebate claims, and accurate revenue/expense coding.
- Ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and relevant legislation for expenditures, accruals, journal entries, and revenue accounts.
- Manages monthly financial close and ensures accurate posting of financial information for reporting.
- Prepares annual audit schedules and supports external audit requirements.
- Improves efficiency by developing and maintaining systems, policies, and new processes that enhance internal controls.
- Mentors and advises accounting staff on policies, tax regulations, and accounting principles, ensuring accurate AP/AR corrections.
- Builds strong client relationships by maintaining clear, respectful communication and addressing client accounting concerns effectively.
- Understands client needs and provides tailored accounting solutions aligned with Salvation Army policies.
- Supervises accounting team by planning daily tasks, conducting performance reviews, and offering coaching and feedback.
- Handles team management responsibilities such as hiring, training, addressing concerns, and resolving team-related issues.
Education and Experience Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Finance/ Accounting stream.
- The SOA must be enrolled in CPA program PEP.
- Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
- High quality Excel spreadsheet skills
- Excellent knowledge of Word
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills are a must.
Compensation:
The target hiring range for this position is $55,693.49 to $69,616.86 with a maximum of $83,540.23.
Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.
The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email
Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca
if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is the nation's largest direct provider of social services.
Annually, we help millions overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination in nearly every zip code.
By providing food, shelter, eviction prevention assistance, emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, after-school and summer youth programs, spiritual enrichment, and more, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at nearly 7,000 centers of operation around the country.
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.