Accounting Clerk II (8808)

The Salvation Army•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk II performs advanced and complex clerical accounting and financial functions under limited supervision, including record keeping and reporting for multiple accounts. The position sets up accounts payable accounts and processes check requests while adhering to deadlines, budget constraints, and established guidelines. It also serves as a liaison to divisions and outside contacts, providing timely information about account status and check requests. In addition to the duties of an Accounting Clerk I, the role reviews check requests and determines the appropriate payment type and format, receives and processes checks for deposit, verifies funding before submitting requests for approval, and ensures submitted paperwork is accurate and complete. The position conducts extensive and sometimes complex account research and reconciliation and responds to inquiries from divisions, vendors, and contractors. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Duties are usually performed while seated, with brief or occasional standing or walking. Work takes place in a normal office environment with little to no physical discomfort from weather, noise, dust, or dirt. The employee must meet attendance requirements and be able to perform mathematical calculations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of progressively responsible accounting and/or bookkeeping experience with limited supervision, preferably within The Salvation Army, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
A valid state driver’s license may be required.
Level 2 background screening is required.
Applicant may be tested to ascertain qualifications.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced and complex clerical accounting and financial functions under limited supervision, including account record keeping and reporting.
Set up accounts payable accounts and process check requests in accordance with deadlines, budget constraints, and established guidelines.
Serve as a liaison to divisions and outside contacts, providing timely information about account and check-request status.
Perform all duties of an Accounting Clerk I.
Review check requests and determine the appropriate payment type and format according to established guidelines.
Receive and process checks for deposit into appropriate accounts.
Verify funding before submitting check requests for approval.
Ensure submitted paperwork is accurate and in proper order, including account numbers.
Conduct extensive and complex research and reconciliation of accounts.
Respond to inquiries from divisions, outside vendors, and contractors.