11-001 - Accounting Support Technician - CAS/DHQ

Company: The Salvation Army
Location: Carson
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Description

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.

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting accounting supervisor with general processing checks, invoices, incoming and outgoing mail.

Essential Functions

+ Process all incoming/outgoing mail and parcels.

+ Provides excellent customer service to the field units and vendors.

+ Ensure all donations are properly counted and transmitted to the AR Accountants.

+ Support duties related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

+ Scan all checks for deposit and donor data center processing.

+ Make deposits at the bank for cash/coin contributions.

+ Assist accounts payable with vendor creation.

+ Maintain confidentiality of all financial data.

+ Assist in filing and other office job duties.

+ Provide assistance and support for Accounting Supervisor.

+ Assist field units with essential finance systems training.

+ Any other duties that may be assigned.

Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Must be able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to work on Saturdays and additional hours as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

+ The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, AA degree preferred.

+ Minimum 1-3 years office experience preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

+ Embrace the mission of the Salvation Army.

+ Self-motivated, deadline driven, and a team player.

+ Work well under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy.

+ Excellent customer service skills

+ Excellent organizational skills; be able to pull various information & records quickly from well-organized filing system

+ Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. Able to effectively communicate with superiors, co-workers and temps.

+ Advanced computer skills: Windows, MS Excel; able to enter data with speed and accuracy.

Qualifications

Education

Required

+ High School or Equivalent or better

Preferred

+ Associates or better in Accounting

Experience

Preferred

+ 1-3 year: Experience in similar position

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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