Accountant
The Salvation Army Southern California•Happy Valley, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to perform data entry for the DHQ Finance Department while ensuring that all policy and procedure guidelines are upheld. This role will also advise and guide other staff to foster a consistent team unit in practice and execution. The Salvation Army is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church whose mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Two years’ experience in the accounting field. With Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, bachelor’s degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school.
- Two to four years’ experience in an advanced accounting position preferred.
- Experience with Shelby and Vivid software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist in development and training of best practices
- Audit preparation
- Utilize Report Software – Shelby, VIVID
- Journal preparation
- Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Receivable in a timely manor
- Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Payable in a timely manor
- Processing of check batches in a timely manor
- Review vouchers for policy and procedures and General Ledger coding
- Understanding of how the Chart of Accounts works and how to code
- Special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller
- Responsible for the most advanced Corps data entry
- Mentor and review Corps employees
- Assist with quarterly reconciliations
- Generating Reports
- Prepare some reconciliation spreadsheets
- Gifts in Kind / Reach review
- Vendor Maintenance
- Aged AP/AR outstanding item analysis
- Other related duties as assigned
- Answer the telephone, transfer calls, and take messages
- Direct communication with Corps by Phone and Outlook
- 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.
Benefits
- The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
