What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARC Bookkeeper position at The Salvation Army Eastern Territory?
Overview
The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Bookkeeper to perform various accounting functions in support of the Finance office.
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Responsibilities
Duties include tasks relating to the rag program, gratuity program, store database, budgets, payroll, and insurances. Other duties include completing credit applications, providing copies of tax exempt forms to vendors, maintaining food stamp records, and following up outstanding accounts receivables. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for adjusting journals, accounts receivable/payable, office deposits, petty cash, bank reconciliation, data backup, and month end reports. The Bookkeeper is also responsible for supervision of the Payroll Clerk and/or Accounting Clerk. The position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing to beneficiaries; an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision (as directed by Supervisor).
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred) and 3-4 years experience in finance, be self-motivated and able to work independently. The job requires strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting functions.
