Finance Clerk

Salvation Army Careers•Las Vegas, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is seeking a Finance Clerk to oversee accounts payable functions, assist with accounts receivable, maintain financial files and databases, track funds spent, prepare financial reports, and process grant invoices. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining professionalism. The Finance Clerk will also assist with grant renewals, budget management, and work cooperatively with the Veterans Services team and other Salvation Army staff. This position is subject to grant funding.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent.
Minimum two years of related experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Able to type 50 wpm.
10 key by touch.
Ability to be organized and handle detailed information.
Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, demonstrating professionalism while problem-solving.
Must have good computer skills using MS Office with intermediate or advanced knowledge of Excel.
Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and professional manner.
Must be a person of high integrity and willing to support the Mission of The Salvation Army.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with agencies that serve vulnerable populations preferred.
Prefer 1-year experience in Shelby accounting.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts payable functions and code expenses, batch computer entries into proper accounting periods, and submit to Clark County bookkeeper for payment daily or as required.
Assist accounts receivable, including assisting with dual-person deposit operation, A/R data entry, and physical bank deposit transportation.
Maintain files/ databases for all invoices, check requests, and grant documents.
Track all funds spent using designated spreadsheets and computer systems.
Create and maintain spreadsheets and protocols for tracking VA spending, outcomes, and statistics.
Prepare financial reports for the Veterans Services Department.
Perform A/P for financial assistance accounts such as Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Prevention, GPD, and Shallow Subsidy.
Be knowledgeable of each contract governing these programs so that all invoices received are compliant with stipulated regulations.
Assist Veterans Services Coordinator with grant renewals and grant submissions.
Assist Veterans Services Coordinator on special projects as needed.
Work with auditors in generating and providing detailed financial, accounting, programmatic, and business records.
Review and verify credit card management and accounting system entries.
Process Grant invoices (accounts payable and receivable batches) to DHQ finance for processing and payment.
Keep accurate records of all balances in Veterans' grant accounts.
Assist the Veterans department with budgets, budget modification requests, coding for grant expenditures, reviewing spending reports for accurate adherence to quarterly spending requirements, and other projects needed.
Be familiar with and be able to perform all department Bookkeeping activities for personnel substitution during absences or as needed during heavy workload requirements.
Maintain staff relationships and work cooperatively with the Veterans Services team, and all Salvation Army staff.
Perform other duties as assigned, as they relate to the position of bookkeeper.