Accounting & Human Resources Clerk

THE SALVATION ARMY•Columbus, MS

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs clerical work that supports the smooth operation of the Corps. It types, scans, and files documents; processes routine paperwork for office operations, including finance and human resources; and handles paperwork between the Corps and Divisional Headquarters. The role maintains personnel and finance files and records, answers the telephone and provides general information about office operations, assists with Corps program preparation and setup, and oversees the Corps Christmas Kettle program. Finance duties include receiving income, copying checks, preparing and sending thank-you letters, issuing subsidiary receipts, creating deposits, and forwarding deposit information to Divisional Headquarters finance according to policy. Human resources duties include preparing and maintaining personnel files and ensuring files are organized and efficiently maintained. General clerical duties include maintaining office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, and lists; updating and indexing information; entering data into computer systems; researching files to locate information for reports; compiling and recording information and statistics; and proofreading routine reports for errors and grammatical correctness. The clerk also answers calls courteously, greets and assists employees and visitors, provides information about The Salvation Army’s operations and services, and attempts to resolve complaints tactfully.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience performing clerical work in an office environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.
Ability to accurately type and enter information into a computer and computer databases.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical work supporting Corps office operations, including typing, scanning, filing, and processing routine paperwork.
Process finance and human resources paperwork between the Corps and Divisional Headquarters.
Maintain personnel and finance files and records.
Receive income; copy checks; prepare and send thank-you letters; issue subsidiary receipts; create deposits; and forward deposit information to Divisional Headquarters finance according to policy.
Prepare, organize, and maintain personnel files using established filing systems and a bring-up filing system.
Maintain office records, reports, calendars, databases, journals, books, logs, and lists accurately and in a timely manner.
Update, post, index, and enter information into computer systems to maintain office records.
Research office files to locate information needed for reports.
Prepare, compile, record, and proof routine reports and related information and statistics.
Answer telephone calls courteously and tactfully; greet and assist employees and visitors; provide information about The Salvation Army’s operations and services; and attempt to resolve complaints tactfully.
Assist with Corps program preparation and setup.
Oversee the Corps Christmas Kettle program.