Accounts Payable Clerk

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for Accounts Receivable Clerk.

We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Vacation Days.

Job Summary

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws. 

Reviews, checks, and verifies store and auction reports for accuracy and completion; ensures that the deposit matches totals on store reports; checks all bank card deposits, cash deposits, “Z” counts, voids, and similar activities to ensure that all store reports are verified and in compliance with standard operating procedures. Processes daily sales information through the appropriate software including integration of information into Great Plains Accounting. Ensures timely submission of daily sales report to Director of Finance and other management personnel upon request. Oversees the cash register policies and procedures and ensures that they are up-to-date at all times, as well as distributed to the store personnel and managers in a timely manner. Works with personnel to resolve mistakes or problems found in reports.

May assist with the receiving, recording and verifying cash receipts and deposits; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts; distributes receipts to proper funds; makes daily entries into cash receipts ledger. May assist in preparing and reviewing various financial and statistical reports and spreadsheets for accuracy and completeness. May assist in preparing correspondence regarding the status of accounts and responds to account inquiries; ensures all correspondence is prepared in a professional and tactful manner. May assist in compiling data and generates departmental reports; monitors incoming reports to ensure accuracy and completeness before processing the same.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software (Excel) and word processing software (Word). Knowledge, skills and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language. Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files. Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. 

Education and Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D., and two years of progressively responsible experience in a general office environment with accounting and/or bookkeeping responsibilities or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Licenses and Certifications

None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine.

Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, 75% to 100% of the work time, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Additional Information

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!