Accounting Assistant

Overview

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a 30 minute-lunch break.

Job Focus:  This position encompasses the general responsibility for accounting services for area operations.  This position will utilize technical abilities and skills including the use of computers and computerized systems.  It is a position that demands strict confidentiality and accountability in all matters.

Benefits:

• A great place to work with great benefits!
• Generous paid time off every year that includes many Holidays, 10 days of accrued vacation, 3 personal days and 12 sick days
• Paid:  Jury Leave (up to maximum 12 weeks), Marriage Leave (5 days, after 1 year of service), Bereavement Leave (up to 5 days annually), $20,000 Life Insurance policy, Short-Term Disability, Military leave (5 days).
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost, low-deductible employee premiums and co-pays
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Voluntary Long-Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life, Flexible Spending Account, Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA)
• Pension Plan, no employee contribution
• Fun monthly events and contests. Regularly scheduled team building opportunities, Holiday parties, Picnic.

Qualifications

• An understanding of and passion for The Salvation Army’s Mission
• High School Diploma
• College Accounting degree preferred or accounting experience of two years or more
• Must have an excellent interpersonal relationship skills and be extremely loyal and confidential relating to all co-workers and work matters.
• Must be detail orientated and willing to overtime if requested
• The ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per The Salvation Army insurance standards.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.
Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.
Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.