Accounting Coordinator

The Salvation Army • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The Accounting Coordinator processes accounts payable and deposits at Divisional Headquarters, supporting the financial operations of the Division and the corps and service units it serves. The role reports to the Finance Director/Controller and works with the Development Department, Corps Officers, and corps bookkeepers across Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Daily work focuses on invoice processing and deposits, with lockbox reconciliation completed weekly.

Requirements

• One year of college or technical school and/or one to three years of related experience.
• Basic accounting and Excel skills.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with a customer service approach.
• Ability to keep information confidential and handle difficult situations professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for payment in Serenic, including general ledger coding and documentation review.
• Review vendor statements for past-due balances and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Print accounts payable checks and maintain payables files in accordance with the records retention policy.
• Prepare daily deposits and receipts, enter them in Serenic, and update the cash position.
• Enter journal entries in Serenic and maintain journal files.
• Reconcile weekly credit card lockbox settlements and transfer lockbox deposits to the corps.
• Work with the Development Department to monitor incoming data and confirm accurate payments to corps and service units.
• Communicate deposit information to Corps Officers and bookkeepers.
• Complete special analyses or projects.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement leave
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed