Junior Accountant

Salvation Army Careers•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

The Junior Accountant supports the Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) Finance Department through accounting data entry and related work, ensuring that policy and procedure guidelines are followed. The role handles general and payroll journal preparation, audit preparation, account reconciliations, and review of Accounting Clerk work. It also provides advanced Corps accounting data entry, reporting, vendor maintenance, and assistance with training and review of Corps employees.

Requirements

Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or accounting certification from an accredited college or trade school; listed as preferred in the posting.
Two years of experience in the accounting field; less experience may be considered with an accounting degree or certification.
Computer literacy and ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or another email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to understand, follow, and receive written and oral instructions in English, and to speak, read, comprehend, write, and communicate effectively and professionally in English.
Ability to maintain patience and courtesy when dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
Well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work well with people.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner and perform repetitive tasks without lowering work quality.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of security in oral and written communications and in filing correspondence.
Ability to perform the essential duties with or without accommodation.
Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist intermittently or sometimes continuously; remain at a keyboard for up to two hours with minimal interruption; operate a keyboard, computer, and telephone; use close vision, speech, and hearing; grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead; and regularly lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of experience in an advanced accounting position.
Experience with Shelby and Vivid software.

Responsibilities

Enter and process Corps accounts receivable and accounts payable in a timely manner.
Process check batches in a timely manner.
Review vouchers for compliance with policy and procedures and for General Ledger coding.
Prepare general, payroll, and other journals.
Prepare for audits.
Assist with account and quarterly reconciliations and prepare reconciliation spreadsheets.
Review Accounting Clerk work and mentor Corps employees.
Assist with training Corps and other staff as needed.
Generate reports using report software.
Review Gifts in Kind / Reach.
Maintain vendors and analyze aged outstanding accounts payable and receivable items.
Handle special projects assigned by the Assistant Controller and other related duties as assigned.
Answer telephone calls, transfer calls, and take messages.
Communicate directly with Corps by phone and Lotus Notes.