Accountant

Salvation Army Careers•Happy Valley, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform data entry for the DHQ Finance Department, ensuring adherence to all policy and procedure guidelines. This role also involves advising and guiding other staff to foster a consistent team unit in practice and execution.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Two years’ experience in the accounting field.
Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.
Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.
Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills.
Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential.
Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity.
Perform tasks auxiliary to bookkeeping functions, which may include written correspondence, special report preparation, attendance at meetings, etc.
Other duties as assigned that relates to the successful operation of the Finance Department.
This position requires long periods of sitting at a desk using a personal computer with screen monitor and telephone.
May be required to lift, move, or carry materials up to 25 pounds and be able to regularly walk, stand, bend, stoop and reach above shoulder height for extended periods.
Must be able to comprehend assignments and/or ask for additional information or clarification until the assignment is understood.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, hand, or feel objects, tools, or controls; to talk or hear; reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
The employee will work on many projects at once with interruptions and noise from ringing telephones, printers, copiers, and walk-in traffic.
The position meets multiple, constant, rigid deadlines, and competing/changing priorities.
There will be phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
The position requires the mental aptitude to organize projects, set priorities, calculate, catalogue, inspect, analyze plans, comprehend, and cooperate with others, & etc.
The employee works with minimum supervision and the work involves a high degree of independence.
May be required to make independent decisions that may involve unique or unusual situations and/or complex issues and dealing with demanding requests and/or timelines.
The candidate chosen for this position will be required to pass a criminal history information check.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of Salvation Army services.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school.
With Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.
Two to four years’ experience in an advanced accounting position preferred.
Experience with Shelby and Vivid software preferred.