Location: The Salvation Army, 1001 N. Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City
Position Type: Non-exempt (hourly), Full-Time (up to 40 hours per week)
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for an Accounting Clerk. We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Time Off.
About this opportunity:
Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical accounting functions including financial record keeping and reporting; processes billings, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, checks check requests, tax reports, payments and/or deposits.
Essential Functions
This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.
Processes the following accounts payable documents: invoices, billings, purchase orders, requisitions, check requests, checks, check requests, tax reports, payments and/or deposits, as well as travel and petty cash vouchers; reviews and verifies the same for accuracy and completeness.
Opens new account files and closes terminated account files in accordance with established procedures.
Verifies the statements from vendors for outstanding invoices; requests copies of any invoice that has not been paid and researches discrepancies and contacts the Department in question to verify the correctness of the invoice; processes invoices for payment when discrepancies have been resolved.
Proofs work in progress and upon completion to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
Assists in preparing and reviewing various financial and statistical reports and spreadsheets for accuracy and completeness; may prepare schedule of errors.
Applies accurate code numbers to financial documents and batches totals; keypunches information into the computer to generate checks, invoices, reports, spreadsheets, and financial documents.
Researches and reconciles accounts to ensure financial documents, correspondence, invoices, payments, spreadsheets, etc. are accurate; resolves accounting problems with outside personal contacts.
Prepares correspondence regarding the status of accounts and responds to account inquiries; ensures all correspondence is prepared in a professional and tactful manner.
Performs data entry of financial information to prepare spreadsheet and general ledger programs for bookkeeping and reporting purposes.
Maintains accurate and complete files of accounts, statistics, billings, invoices, and vendor files; develops and maintains departmental files; prepares a spreadsheet for recording expenditures and approvals.
Compiles data and generates various departmental reports and inventory records; monitors incoming reports to ensure accuracy and completeness before processing the same.
Aids in assembling and preparing records for presentation to auditors; answers auditor questions as necessary; prepares a response to items in the audit report.
May process capitalization and deletions with regards to all property owned by The Salvation Army; checks, corrects, and transmits accurate and complete spreadsheets regarding the same.
Works with TSA staff during Christmas season as directed by Accounting Manager, including counting and recordkeeping of all Kettle transactions.
Provides clerical support for special projects or to relieve other clerical positions as needed.
Performs other related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping.
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Ability to organize and maintain files of accounting records.
Ability to apply attention to detail and to perform assigned work at a level of proficiency that will limit the impact of errors.
Ability to process financial documents in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with the job.
Materials and Equipment
Computer 10 key Calculator Scanner Photocopy Machine General Office Equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience
High school diploma or G.E.D.,
And
Two years progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities.
Intermediate Excel skills
Certifications/Licenses
Valid Driver’s License
Physical Requirements
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
Ability to keypunch information into a computer with accuracy.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately.
Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, copier, scanner, computer, and adding machine.
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance.
Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to work on multiple projects effectively and efficiently at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
Working Conditions
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.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 50 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Additional Information:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submittal Period: Until filled.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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