Full-time Sr. Accountant - Divisional Headquarters

Full-time Sr. Accountant - Divisional Headquarters

Job Locations US-NY-Syracuse

Job ID

2026-15813

Category

Finance

Compensation Min

USD $62,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Max

USD $67,000.00/Yr.

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant for our Divisional Headquarters

Our Full-Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time

• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)

• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life

• Flexible Spending Account

• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)

• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Divisional Senior Accountant will assist the Director of Finance and Financial Systems/Treasury Manager

with the fiscal management of the EMPIRE Divisional headquarters. They will be responsible for the

day to day accounting transactional processing and supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts

Receivable employees.

The Divisional Senior Accountant will also be expected to ensure the integrity of accounting

information by researching account issues for compliance and by establishing quality control over

financial transactions and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

• Oversee Divisional Accounting system for all DHQ funds and accounts.

• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff, developing cross-training for the purpose of job coverage for absences.

• Prepare periodic (monthly) reports (Balance Sheet, Financial Returns, and Budgeted Financials).

• Prepare special reports as needed.

• Input data as necessary.

• Assist in the annual THQ internal audit for DHQ and Corps locations.

• Provide data and support to the management in the preparation of the Divisional Headquarters Budget.

• Review and reconcile accounts monthly.

• Conduct Fiscal closing and closing statements for analysis and consolidation purposes.

• Manage Smart Card credit card system.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive

listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to

business needs.

Qualifications

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.

• Prior experience in a not-for-profit finance environment preferred.

• 3-5 years of related work experience required.

• Working knowledge of organizational accounting software.

• Must be proficient in the development and creation of financial reports.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Good written, oral and presentation skills.

• Must be able to teach and give constructive guidance.

• Must have valid Driver’s License that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.