Accounting Clerk I

THE SALVATION ARMY • Conway, IA

22h

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk I performs routine clerical accounting support functions, including financial recordkeeping and reporting. The role processes billings, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, checks, check requests, tax reports, payments, and deposits. It receives, records, and deposits cash receipts and prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts.

The position maintains accurate and complete files for accounts, statistics, billings, invoices, and donor/client records. It reviews electronic time cards, helps ensure proper leave balances, applies edits as needed, and enters data and corrections into the time system. It also prepares, updates, and monitors personnel records, maintains organized files, enters data, and generates personnel reports and lists. The clerk performs data entry needed for new-hire and termination submissions, background-check requests, and E-Verify requests. Confidentiality of personnel and payroll records and related correspondence and conversations must be maintained.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain an efficient, organized filing system and retrieve items promptly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Ability to prepare payroll records and meet established deadlines.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to type and enter information into a computer.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail despite interruptions from phone calls or in-person client assistance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical accounting support, including financial recordkeeping and reporting.
• Process billings, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, checks, check requests, tax reports, payments, and deposits.
• Receive, record, and deposit cash receipts; prepare daily tabulations and cash-receipt reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete files of accounts, statistics, billings, invoices, and donor/client records.
• Review electronic time cards, maintain proper leave balances, apply edits as needed, and enter data and corrections into the time system.
• Prepare, update, and monitor personnel records and maintain organized and efficient files.
• Enter personnel data and generate reports and lists.
• Submit data for new hires and terminations and process background-check and E-Verify requests.
• Maintain the confidentiality of personnel and payroll records and related correspondence and conversations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED