Finance Generalist

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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: Position Purpose summary: The primary responsibility of the Finance Generalist is to provide basic accounting, financial and clerical support to Toronto Harbour Light Ministries and its additional sites; The Homestead, Alice M. Walter House and Hope Acres Accountabilities: Prepare and reconcile daily transaction registers to incoming cash reports and deposit slips as required. Respond to more complex vendor inquiries. Collaborate on the preparation of the monthly financial report Collaborate on a monthly review of the detailed ledger and financial reports, ensuring related expenses are coded properly. Responsible for all cash and cheque handling procedures; confirms completeness and accuracy of transactions. As assigned, reconciles and updates payment information, completes and distributes deposit summaries, processes donations and issues official donation receipts. As assigned, maintains program/department purchase order (PO) tracking spreadsheets; matches invoices to POs and obtains appropriate invoice and reimbursement authorizations before further processes are completed. As assigned, responsible for petty cash funds, gift cards, bus tickets and vouchers; tracks and maintains all records. Record all cash receipts in proper general ledger accounts, including accounts receivable sub-ledger, loans sub-ledger and any other required schedules. Record all donations received via internet donations and other revenue collection processes. Complete the required reconciliations to ensure accuracy of the processes. Record accounts payable based on invoices and other approved documents received from client entities and distribute expenses to the general ledger. Enter account coding and ensure tax rebates are claimed appropriately. Ensure invoices are appropriately established as accruals or prepaids in line with accepted policy. Ensure disbursements are supported by adequate supporting documentation, in accordance with official policy and properly approved. Prepare various accruals as required. Maintain and reconcile AR and AP sub-ledgers. Initiate all transactions by the due date. Ensure transactions are reflected in the proper accounting period. Preparation, coding and processing of invoices in Business World (Accounting System) with reviewer status. Process and entry of personal and corporate visa travel and expense claims, Voucher Request Forms for individuals, and Internal Payment Forms/Request to Charge. Perform other work-related duties as assigned. CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Regular interactions for information clarification with employees and MUs to ensure entries are submitted accurately Interaction with MU leaders to provide support as requested Limited interactions for information clarification with union leaders/members to clarify information MANAGERIAL/TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY : Reports directly to: Executive Director FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT: May handle small amounts of petty cash disbursements May collect donations May provide some limited input into new policies and procedures pertaining to the management and stewardship of donors and funders Uses and maintains own organizational assets (computer, phone) in accordance with guidelines May have access to personal information WORKING CONDITIONS: Working environment is typically in the office, in generally agreeable conditions No travel or flexibility in schedule is associated with this position May be required to lift to 20 lbs. The above responsibilities must be discharged in accordance with The Salvation Army's Mission Statement, in a professional manner, exemplifying Christian standards of conduct. Education, Qualifications and Certifications: Completion of a high school diploma plus a formal post-secondary/college certificate program or specialized courses or certification. Alternative combination of education and Experience may be considered. Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements Two years of prior related experience in the accounting/finance field Willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salva

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