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 of mail, checks, invoices, and other office and accounting tasks.

Essential Functions

Maintain confidentiality of all financial data 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 Process payments, scan and upload invoices to Accounts Payable program. Make bank deposits. Maintain confidentiality of all financial data Assist with filing and other office duties Assist with audit requests 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; an AA degree or above is 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. A clean driving record and a valid California driver’s license are required.