Accounts Receivable / Cashier Clerk

Position Summary:  The Accounts Receivable/Cashier is responsible for the timely collection of receivables, prepares daily deposits, reconciles cash and credit transactions, and maintains detailed and organized financial records. The Accounts Receivable/Cashier works closely with internal departments and external Salvation Army locations to resolve discrepancies, apply payments correctly, and support the organization’s overall financial health.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares weekly deposits for all money (cash/sometimes checks) received for the general fund as well as online banking for Huntington Bank accounts
• Post batches daily from deposits made online and at the bank for general fund/city fund
• Communicate with corps to resolve payment discrepancy such as over/under payment of invoice, not enough information on check for money received
• Process reimbursement of petty cash slips daily for all DHQ employees at/under $50.00
• Prepare journal for petty cash replenishment through a check usually once or twice a month
• Facilitate with auditors over receipted transactions
• Order vending and pop machine products, as well as empty vending machines of all monies/count for deposit and handle all reimbursements to employees for money lost in vending machines
• Receipt any and all offerings from special events or camps
• Responsible for opening and sorting all incoming mail daily at Divisional headquarters and handling all incoming checks from mail
• Receive payroll checks for HR weekly for those employees who do not receive direct deposit
• Prepare journal entries for posting errors and NSF checks for general fund/city fund accounts
• Prepare and post Lockbox and internet donations
• Process and make check request to money listed in exchange account regarding overpayment of invoices, etc.
• Process check requests for Salvation Army units from the Territorial Headquarters wire
• Balance receipts and deposits at month end with bank statement
• Archive in Docstar and file all batches completed for general and city fund
• Order and prep gift cards and certificates for Christmas for each Salvation Army corps location
• Attend fundraising events as necessary for cash purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma/GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Degree in accounting or similar field
• Experience in accounts receivable processes

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Willing to train and learn a full range of skills related to the position

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).

Qualifications

Full Time

 

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacatio