Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

REPORTS TO:     Assistant Director of Finance        

SUPERVISES:    Not Applicable                                             

STATUS:  Non-Exempt                                             

SCHEDULE:   M-F 8:30AM-4:00PM

FUNCTION: Accurately and fully completes various bookkeeping functions for multiple corps.     

Responsibilities

• Review all corps invoices to be paid; verify total and amount to be paid.
• Contact vendors for past due invoice copies and/or payment concerns or issues.
• Prepare, assign accounting codes and enter invoices for corps into the current accounting system.
• Processing of all Accounts Payables and assuring that all expenses are met in a timely manner.
• Print checks and verify against the invoice for accuracy (vendor, address, amount, etc.)
• Prepare checks for mailing to vendors and file (SharePoint) vouchers.
• Prepare financial reports monthly.
• Pay all weekly remittances.
• Ensure all entries are made in advance of monthly and fiscal year closing deadlines.
• Maintain an organized filing system (SharePoint) for each Corps.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation on Corps Bank Account for assigned Corps.
• Enter and post monthly financial reports to SharePoint for corps associated with.
• Fill in for bookkeepers (as able) when they are out due to illness, vacation, or vacancy.
• Other duties as directed to maintain the smooth operation of the department.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, business or related field or 3 years of current bookkeeping experience.
• Proficient in the operation of computers, printers and other basic office equipment.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Salvation Army accounting procedure.
• Good Communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Must maintain a driving record considered acceptable to The Salvation Army
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality

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

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Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ
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