Senior Accountant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 03.19.2026

Hourly Wage: $33.00

Hours Per Week: 40

Status: Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

POSITION: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Cascade Divisional Headquarters - Finance Department

SUPERVISOR: Controller

The Salvation Army 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.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume and cover letter.

To apply online go to: Senior Accountant , or https://tinyurl.com/3wv98834

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave., Happy Valley, OR 97086. Bring a resume and cover letter and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Major Jeanne Stromberg at jeanne.stromberg@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3200. Major Stromberg is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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BASIC PURPOSE:

The Senior Accountant supports the Divisional Finance Secretary and Controller with all aspects of financial and management reporting and maintenance of the related software applications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Analyze general ledger entries for accuracy and appropriateness.
2. Research, identify and reconcile discrepancies in payables and receivables and inter-company transactions.
3. Maintain fixed asset modules which include depreciation and asset roll-forwards.
4. Process end-of-month bank reconciliations for the divisions.
5. Assist in month and year end general ledger closing.
6. Monitor all aspects of government grants and contracts as they relate to financial reporting and audits.
7. Assist the local units with grant support, program grant audits and grant billing review.
8. Assist with the compilation and analysis of the financial statements and supporting schedules.
9. Assist Controller in year-end Financial Audits, UGG Federal audits, and Internal audits (coordinate with internal team members for the preparation of all needed schedules for the audit.
10. Assist Divisional Finance Secretary in creation of budgets.
11. Develop and Manage Vivid reports as needed to produce financial information.
12. Serve as the financial systems liaison between Territorial Headquarters and the Cascade Division.
13. Other duties related to the position as assigned by the Controller or Divisional Finance Director.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:

1. Develop and maintain a Contract and Grant Database with all pertinent parameters of the grants.
2. Be familiar with the terms and conditions of each funding contract or grant.
3. Develop and implement cost tracing systems. Set up grant codes in Shelby and ensure grant/contract expenses are accurately coded.
4. Produce monthly reports for each contract/grant as needed.
5. Secure supporting documentation for all billings.
6. Prepare the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) as appropriate for individual grants.
7. Assist in budget preparation for grant submittals ensuring appropriate categories are included.
8. Close out grants, assist in the preparation of final reports and compile and preserve records for audit inquiries.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Answer the telephone, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Direct communication with Corps by Phone and Lotus Notes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school preferred.
• Five years' experience in the accounting field, including experience monitoring and maintaining financial applications and systems. Experience with governmental contracts also preferred.
• Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Shelby accounting software and/or Ultipro payroll software preferred.
• Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills.
• Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential.
• Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

1. Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
2. This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain at a keyboard for periods of up to two hours with minimal interruption. Ability to operate a keyboard is essential.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.
4. Must be able to use speech and hearing for both ordinary and telephone conversation.
5. Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
6. Ability to reach overhead.
7. Ability to operate telephone.
8. Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
9. Ability to operate a computer.
10. Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.

Bachelors of Accounting (preferred)

Five years' experience in the accounting field, including experience monitoring and maintaining financial applications and systems. (required)
Experience with governmental contracts also preferred. Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school preferred. (preferred)