Energy Assistance Services Finance Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Grand Rapids, MI

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
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
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
Willingness to learn new software as needed.
Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed
Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)

Nice To Haves

Experience with low-income populations (preferred)

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

Health Care Benefits which include: 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
The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
Employee Discounts
Paid Time Off which includes: Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available.
Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment.
The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
Birthday off with pay.
Paid holidays are effective immediately.