Staff Accountant
The Salvation Army
Canton, MA · Posted June 8, 2026
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About the job
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Staff Accountant and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
Flexible Spending Accounts
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location : 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA
Hours/week: 35 hours per week
Exemption: Exempt
Pay Range : $51,076.35 – $103,004.70 annually. While the full salary range is shown, we expect to hire within the $80,000 – $85,000 range, depending on experience and qualifications.
*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*
In coordination with the Accounting Supervisor, responsible for all phases of accounting related to DHQ Monitored Funds
This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Prepares and enters journal entries, as approved by the supervisor of assigned funds
b) Review assigned funds in the GL for accuracy and anomalies monthly. Share results of review with the Finance Secretary and Fiscal Controller.
c) Separate and distribute monthly printouts on a timely basis.
d) Prepare monthly bank reconciliation for assigned accounts.
e) Assist with preparation of internal and external audits, Consolidation, and Annual Command Review (ACR), as requested.
f) Backup to Accounts Receivable Clerk.
g) Prepares Service Unit reports, analysis and reconciliations.
h) Assist with fiscal closing tasks.
i) Back-up Petty Cash Cashier.
j) Perform duties for the Cash-Log related Income batch review and reconciliation.
k) Prepare annual insurance billings.
l) Prepare the Balance Sheet Analysis for all DHQ Funds monthly.
m) Research open items in various funds complete adjustments in a timely manner.
n) Prepare monthly financial reports for CFC, as requested.
o) Process Service Unit Reimbursements.
p) Review of all vouchers, income, journal, and debit memo batches for accuracy and protocol adherence.
q) Preparation of reports which include, but may not be limited to: Reserve Summary, Corps Grants Report, and the Insurance Report; to support coordination & reconciliation with the Corps records, as well as to support reporting needs related to the Consolidation.
r) Attend meetings as requested
s) Perform other related duties as assigned, to support the Accounting Team.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required Master's Degree a plus
Work Experience:
8-10 years or more years experience in the accounting field
Non-Profit & Fund Accounting Experience, preferred
Supervisory experience, a plus
Other Qualifications:
Excellent organizational skills
Working knowledge of accounting software, Serenic knowledge a plus
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
Analytical ability
Self-motivated
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.