Accounting Coordinator

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The Accounting Coordinator processes accounts payable and deposits at Divisional Headquarters and supports its financial operations. The position reports to the Finance Director/Controller. 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 under 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 settlements and transfer funds.
• Work with the Development Department to monitor incoming data and confirm accurate payments to corps and service units.
• 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