Accounting Clerk II

Description

Schedule/Hours: M-F 8:30AM to 5:00PM (40 hours per week)

This position is responsible for: Performs advanced and complex clerical accounting/financial functions under limited supervision for the Finance Department including record keeping and reporting for a multitude of accounts; sets-up account payable accounts and processes all check requests in compliance with tight deadlines, budget constraints and established guidelines; serves as liaison to the Corps or outside contacts on a daily basis in order to provide timely information regarding the status of accounts and check requests.

Key Responsibilities

• Verifies all funding prior to submitting check requests for approval; ensures that all paperwork submitted is accurate and in the proper order including account numbers; transfers funds between accounts as approved.
• Processes check requests and checks in accordance with tight deadlines requiring a quick turn-around so that checks can be distributed as quickly as possible.
• Corresponds by telephone and/or mail with the Corps or outside contacts (vendors or contractors) regarding the status of accounts and checks; provides instruction for preparing and processing check requests and explains established guidelines; drafts and finalizes correspondence for the department head's review and signature.
• Performs data entry of financial information in order to maintain a database and/or to prepare financial spreadsheets and/or reports; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
• Performs other related work as required.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to type and key data into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D., and five years experience performing progressively responsible accounting and/or bookkeeping work with limited supervision preferably within The Salvation Army, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant may be tested to ascertain qualifications.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State driver’s license may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled