Operations Accountant

The Operations Accountant at The Salvation Army is responsible for managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing journal entries, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The role supports internal and external clients, assists with audits, and recommends process improvements. It is suitable for early-career candidates with a background in accounting, seeking a remote position with growth opportunities.

Location: Remote

Salary: $47,547 to $59,468 with a maximum of $71,361

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring proper documentation and timely payments.
• Reconcile accounts, prepare journal entries, and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct period and in line with policy.
• Enter donations, issue charitable receipts, and allocate deposits accurately in the general ledger.
• Maintain vendor records, resolve inquiries, follow up on outstanding transactions, and support vendor invoice processing.
• Monitor adherence to tax coding, payment terms, expenditure policy, and maintain safe handling of undistributed cheques/instruments.
• Provide financial and processing support to smaller ministry units, including payables, receivables, and advising on procedures.
• Communicate regularly with internal/external clients, offering solutions and ensuring financial transactions meet standards.
• Prepare audit schedules, support external reporting, and assist with the preparation of required financial documents.
• Document processes, develop business requirements, and provide recommendations to improve operations.
• Assist ministry unit leaders and stakeholders in understanding financial procedures and the implications of financial decisions.

Requirements

• Completion of university degree in accounting.
• Two years but less than three years of relevant experience in an accounting/finance environment.
• Attention to detail, problem solving and analytical skills, judgement, and concentration in the completion of complex reconciliations and preparation of complex journal entries.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.

Benefits

• Fully remote role offering flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Strong entry point into the organization, ideal for early‑career candidates.
• Clear internal growth pathways within the team and across the organization.
• Generous benefits package, including health, wellness, and retirement supports.
• Support for candidates pursuing their CPA, including access to financial assistance and practical experience.
• Exposure to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Stable, mission‑aligned organization with meaningful work and strong values.

Additional Information

• This posting is part of an ongoing effort to build a qualified talent pipeline. There may not be an immediate vacancy.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.