Accounting Clerk I_NE-ALM_129-Regional Accounting and Financial Systems Support

Accounting Clerk I_NE-ALM_129-Regional Accounting and Financial Systems Support


Location: The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters – Jackson, MS

Position Title : Accounting Clerk I

Schedule: Monday –Thursday
This is a part - time position . 58 biweekly hours

About this opportunity:

This position is responsible for performing basic and clerical accounting functions.

Responsibilities include:
• Posting and maintaining a variety of ledgers; entering income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofing entries to verify accuracy and completeness; preparing basic reports for review.
• Receives, and codes bills and invoices; matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork (i.e. requisition and purchase order); enters data into the accounts payable module; runs reports weekly to determine items due; may build payment batch; obtains authorized signatures on checks, and distributes checks. Files all check copies with required supporting documentation.
• Receives income (deposit) documentation and makes appropriate entry into cash receipts ledger. Files all cash receipts with posting reports and other supporting documentation.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing various financial and statistical reports and spreadsheets for accuracy and completeness; may prepare schedule of errors.
• Applies accurate code numbers to financial documents and batches totals.
• Researches and reconciles accounts to ensure financial documents, correspondence, invoices, payments, spreadsheets, etc. are accurate; assists in resolving accounting problems with outside vendors.
• Prepares correspondence regarding the status of accounts and responds to account inquiries; ensures all correspondence is prepared in a professional and tactful manner.
• Maintains files containing posting reports, payments, and supporting documentation in accordance with internal policies and guidelines. Ensure all Accounts Payable items have scanned documents attached via GP PaperSave.
• Compiles data and generates various departmental/company reports and inventory records; monitors incoming reports to ensure accuracy and completeness before processing the same.

What we are looking for in you:
• High school diploma or G.E.D, and
• two years progressively responsible experience working in a general office with bookkeeping responsibilities,
• or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to organize and maintain files of accounting records. Ability to apply attention to detail and to perform assigned work at a level of proficiency that will limit the impact of errors. Abilityto process financial documents in compliance with established policies and procedures. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with the job. Proficient in the use of Excel. Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance.

Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental - Critical Illness; Accident; Hospital; Vision; Dental
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave Time
• Retirement Plans

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination. We strive to do the “Most Good” for our employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good, with these
five values at the heart of everything we do:

We are…

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Upliftin