Accounting Clerk

Overview

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, KY (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Focus:

Responsible for processing various transactions, reporting, and accounting responsibilities as needed for the Accounting Department.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Process cash receipts
• Code all deposits
• Help prepare documents for funding reports and generate certain monthly billings
• Record and report cartridge giving and generate annual statements
• Process and code petty cash transactions
• Process Accounts Payable as needed
• Journal entry processing
• Assist Fiscal Manager as needed in:
  • -preparing budgets, reports, billing and monitoring of grants
  • -providing financial reports as required to specified funding sources
  • -reviewing the allocation of resources to ensure they are being sourced to appropriate programs
  • -coordinating and analyzing fiscal trends
• Work with divisional headquarters and other entities as required
• Responsible for receiving, secure and count kettle funding. This includes assisting with evening bill straightening and being onsite in the evenings to oversee the process. NOTE: The evening duties (Monday-Saturday) are shared with the Fiscal Manager.
• Provide other services as required for the efficient functioning of The Salvation Army

Qualifications

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• 2 years’ accounting experience with a high level of knowledge in Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Experience in a non-profit setting preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Valid State Driver’s License required
• Good communication skills (written & oral); able to write legibly
• Highly organized and keen attention to detail
• Must be prompt and maintain regular attendance
• Sterling interpersonal skills; applies tact and diplomacy in dealing with internal and external constituents
• Honesty and integrity a must
• Flexibility & Strong work ethic
• Attain a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Passion for The Salvation Army’s mission

 

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe 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 Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.