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AR Specialist/Trust Accounting Assistant

The Salvation Army
Hoffman Estates, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Mar 2025
💰 $55,640/yr($50,000/yr$55,640/yr)

About the role

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world? At the Salvation Army, we are on a mission to provide hope, relief, and support to those in need, and we are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. As a part of our compassionate community, you will have the opportunity to transform lives and inspire positive change every single day. Whether you're driven by a desire to help the homeless, feed the needy, support disaster relief efforts, or work for our Central Territory Headquarters in finance, the arts or fundraising the Salvation Army offers a diverse range of opportunities where your skills and commitment can shine. Where every job is more than just a role—it's a calling to make a tangible impact in our communities. If you are looking for a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and desire to make the world a better place, explore the opportunities at the Salvation Army. Together, we can create a brighter future for those who need it most!

 

Compensation Range: $25/hour to $27.82/hour, based on experience.

 

Central Territory Headquarters LI

 

Job Objective:

This position is responsible for assisting the Operations/Trust departments with ACH processing, cash deposit preparation, logging/distribution of checks to proper departments for processing, journal entry preparation, mortgage billings, electronic project filings & trust earnings calculations all in accordance with established policies

 

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

  • Ensure that proper security procedures are followed regarding incoming checks and cash
  • Review all incoming checks for compliance with TSA
  • Process and distribute incoming checks and A/P checks to THQ
  • Prepare and input all deposit activity or bank
  • Provide General Fund Accountant with daily deposit information for
  • File receipting batches
  • Oversee/perform petty cash
  • Assist in processing and distributing vehicle license plates, emissions, vehicle recalls and city
  • Monitor I-Pass activity and distribute
  • Process monthly mortgage billings/credit memos
  • Trust earnings calculations
  • Assist in managing PDF backup
  • Enter journal entries as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Certification:

Associate degree in general business from an accredited college or university preferred.

 

Experience:

2 years’ experience preferred in related field.

 

Skills:

Ability to speak read and write English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers; and to perform the requirements of this job

 

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.

 

Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds Requires bending, squatting and walking

May stand for extended periods

Travel:

None

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work.

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a coll

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