Accounting Clerk (Part Time)

Company: The Salvation Army USA Western Territory
Location: Carson
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description PAY RATE - $20 - 23.50 PH (DOE) Flexible schedule (M-F) PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide direct accounting support to the ARCC Finance Department. This includes accounting, reports, reviews, audits, budgeting and other duties as assigned. STATUS: Hourly Part Time (20 hours / week average) SUPERVISOR: ARCC ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 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. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPRERIENCE
Two-year college degree in a Business or Accounting Field and / or minimum of three years of accounting office / bookkeeping experience including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, & Cash Receipts. (Familiarity with ARC Center accounting a plus). Experience with Microsoft Office Products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and with accounting software such as Shelby Accounting and Vivid Reporting software. Show a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the Command. QUALIFICATIONS: TYPING: 35- 50 WPM SPELLING: 90% GRAMMAR: 90% CALCULATOR: Ten-Key by touch COMPUTER: IBM Compatible ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE: Shelby ACCOUNTING; Requires a good working knowledge of A/P, A/R, and Cash Receipts TRAINING: Ability to train other accounting clerks in the field (some travel possible) EXCEL SPREADSHEETS: Must be able to utilize basic spreadsheets including formulas, charts, and graphs. SUPERVISON: Some experience in Supervision helpful. RELIABILITY: Must be self-motivated, able to work with a minimum of supervision, adaptable and able to handle confidential matters. GENERAL DUTIES
Perform a variety of accounting functions for the ARC Command Finance Department including processing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts. Support the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance in their duties as requested. Provide training and support to the ARC Accounting clerks in the field. SPECIFIC DUTIES

• ARCC ACCOUNTING
  
• Process ARCC invoices on A/P workflow. This includes obtaining approval from the Asst. DOF, working with THQ personnel to insure they are processed timely and handling wire transfers when necessary.
• Process cash receipts as necessary in cooperation with THQ Finance. This includes distributing those belonging to Centers, receipting ARCC income and maintaining adequate files as an audit trail.
• Process payroll checks (terminations, corrections, etc.) as needed for HR.
• Review approved ARCC Care card transactions for proper coding and back up.
  
  
  • ARCC FINANCE
    
  • Assist with the annual budget process as assigned. This might include setting up various templates or spreadsheets, checking supporting documentation or keeping track of budget status.
  • Assist with ARC Audit prep as needed. Cooperate with auditors for the Command audit.
  • Assist with Review prep as needed. This includes printing reports and documentation, setting up the review file and other duties as needed.
  • Process CARS, Inc transactions. This includes reconciling the donation reports with the ACH deposits, sending information to THQ and following up on missing payments.
  • Assist with processing officer mileage workbooks. Forward to DOF to be reviewed.
  • Assist with recording the annual officer payroll info onto the T-drive for W-2s.
  • Prepare various spreadsheets as requested.
    
    
    • ARC ACCOUNTING
      
    • Work cooperatively with the Command Contact Center Director and THQ personnel to facilitate the smooth and efficient operations of the Bruin system. This includes facilitating training, reviewing accounts, adding new accounts, and submitting credit requests and follow up.
    • Help train Center Accounting Clerks when needed.
    • Cover for Center Accounting Clerks when available.
    • Work cooperatively with the Command Contact Center Director and THQ personnel to facilitate the smooth and efficient operations of the Bruin system. This includes facilitating training, reviewing accounts, adding new accounts, and submitting credit requests and follow up.
    • Develop various spreadsheets as requested.
      
      
      • OTHER DUTIES
        
      • Communicate with Center Clerks, Administrators, or THQ finance staff as required
      • Maintain Accounting forms as needed. Send forms to ARCs as requested.
      • Prepare and submit credit applications to ARCC vendors as needed.
      • Other duties as assigned.
        Qualifications
        Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
        Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
        Education Associates of Accounting (preferred)
        
        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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