Energy Assistance Services Finance Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Southfield, MI

82d • Onsite

About The Position

The EAS Finance Assistant reports to the EAS Finance Manager and is responsible for the financial administration of business services such as payment processing, reporting, coordination, reconciliation, and resolving stakeholder financial inquiries using generally accepted accounting principles.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Adherence to professional code of ethics
• Maintain confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of information
• Familiarity with Salvation Army policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with low-income populations

Responsibilities

• Supports the EAS Finance Manager, participating in fiscal planning for the EAS program
• Prepares, analyzes and reviews financial reports for direct EAS bill payments, using generally accepted accounting principles
• Issues checks, records payments to client accounts or organizational ledgers, and assists with compliance auditing of payment requests
• Verifies and pays invoices, executes checks, reconciles balances and maintains records
• Sets up and maintains vendors or suppliers in the accounting systems
• Helps maintain data completeness and quality of financial data
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment. Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
• Employee Discounts
• Sick days
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Birthday off with pay.
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree