Accounts Payable Associate

The Salvation Army Eastern Territory • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate for its Finance Department. This is a full-time position with a schedule of 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The role reports to the Accounts Payable-Team Lead and offers a salary of $23.10 per hour. The Salvation Army provides an excellent benefits package to eligible employees, including generous paid time off, an employer-funded pension plan, comprehensive health care coverage with low employee premiums, and eligibility for supplemental insurance plans. Additionally, employees may be eligible for Flexible Spending Accounts and the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. This position offers a job with a good purpose, aligning with the mission of The Salvation Army.

Requirements

• High School graduate required.
• Intermediate competency of computer software including Word and Excel.
• Strategic thinker and effective decision maker.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple levels of operations.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• Completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some college preferred, with emphasis in Finance/Accounting
• At least 5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, approval, prior payment history.
• Enter invoice data into accounting software.
• Mail checks and file voucher copies with backup information for Finance and DDP departments.
• Process remittances where applicable.
• Assist DDP AP Associate with entering DDP invoice data into accounting software.
• Research statements, vendor inquiries, program inquiries, payment issues.
• Undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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