Finance Administrative Assistant

Recruiting Opportunity Closes:  07.25.2024

Hourly Wage:  $25.00

Hours Per Week:  40

Status:  Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions:  1

Department:  Finance

Position:  Administrative Assistant

 

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The 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 Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Application Instructions:

Complete the online job application, upload a resume and cover letter.

To apply online go to:  Finance Administrative Assistant

To apply in person go to 8495 SE Monterey Ave., Happy Valley, OR 97086.  Bring a resume and cover letter and complete the job application provided to you. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Questions, contact Capt. Peter Pemberton at peter.pemberton@usw.salvationarmy.org or call (503) 794-3200.  Capt. Pemberton is the sole point of contact for questions regarding this position.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact 1-888-887-6528 or email thq.reporting.line@usw.salvationarmy.org, attention Eric Hansen or Sheila Jordan.

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Education and Work Experience:

1. Education: High school diploma or GED.
2. Work/Professional Experience: A minimum of 1 year's office, clerical, or administrative support.
3. Significant keyboarding and demonstrated use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access as well as cloud-based environments. Should also be comfortable with Adobe.
4. Working knowledge of accounting departments.

Scope of Position: To perform a wide variety of responsible and complex administrative, secretarial, and clerical duties for a department director; to coordinate and participate in office support functions in support of the department's goals and objectives, and to provide information and assistance to The Salvation Army's corps, centers, and supporters.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of standardized but moderately complex procedures and operations requiring training and experience. Skill to apply procedures or operate varied equipment for purposes of performing standard operations.

1. Required: Keyboard and 10-key at minimum speed of 60 wpm.
2. Preferred: Keyboard and 10-key at minimum speed of 75 wpm.

Responsibility: Moderate impact on programs and costs. Work is performed under immediate supervision with advice and assistance usually available. Matters dealt with are usually controlled by established procedures. Moderate support.

Supervision exercised: None

Organization: The ability to maintain strict deadlines and structured environment Professionalism (not listed in priority order):

1. Must adhere to all Salvation Army policies and procedures.
2. Must maintain the integrity of confidential communications or activities.
3. Must maintain professional, courteous and cooperative manner with all Territorial Headquarters (THQ), Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) and ''field" personnel and outside contacts and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude toward them at all time during the workday.
4. Must be a team player, take initiative and be flexible in assisting others and to the best of the employee's ability, ensure accurate and timely work objectives.
5. Must be able to navigate a hierarchical authority line with respect for the authority it holds.
6. Must demonstrate dependability by arriving and leaving work on time, by taking the allotted time for lunch and breaks and by limiting personal business and socializing to break periods.

Personal:

The ability to work in a distinctively Christian environment. The ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner in conformity with The Salvation Army