What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bookkeeper position at The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South?
Job Description
Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Bookkeeper in the ARC – Adult Rehabilitation Center.
We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Time Off.
Job Summary:
Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
Audits, and reconciles a variety of financial accounts, spreadsheets and other documents to ensure that they balance in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures and state and federal laws. Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares journal vouchers and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports – Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and other similar activities.
Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate backup paperwork and purchase orders; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks.
Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipts, stamps check, posts payments, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slips; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into cash books; routes, tracks, and resolves Non-Sufficient (NSF) checks received by centers; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms and other similar activities.
Maintains checking accounts by making timely deposits, tracking bank balance and reconciling accounts; follows-up with bank to resolve errors; maintains complete file of deposit slips and cancelled checks.
Prepares and maintains records of all pertinent employee information including, but not limited to, salary, hire date, current address, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, and other similar types of information; tracks employee sick days, personal days, vacation days; maintains records of truck drivers receiving a good driving bonus.
Prepares, processes, maintains pension records; maintains payroll spreadsheet for monthly employee earnings and calculates pension payments for all employees eligible for pension enrollment; reviews participant register adding employee yearly earnings and pension contributions as well as any employees eligible for pension benefits not already listed on the register and any other pertinent information for terminated employees.
Prepares, processes, and maintains payroll records; prepares and distributes W-2s and 1099 forms; collects employee time sheets; records hours on worksheets and balances the same; serves as liaison to the payroll administrator vendor and provides payroll figures; mails original worksheet to ARC Command and maintains a copy of the same.
Prepares and maintains records for all center vehicles; processes invoices for purchases and repairs; prepares reports for the ARC Command regarding the same; secures vehicle certificates of title, license tags, and any other related detail associated with the purchase, maintenance or sale of Salvation Army vehicles.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting, finance, and auditing. Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles, practices and applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of the general principles and practices of general business administration. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Financial Standards of Accounting practices and principles, i.e., FASB Nos. 116 and 117. Knowledge of and skill in maximizing the use of automated accounting systems and reporting features. Knowledge of the principles and practices of merchandising including systems and software requirements for accounting and financial management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision and leadership.
Ability to plan, develop, and initiate effective accounting methods to increase accuracy and timeliness of financial recordkeeping and reporting. Ability to plan, assign, instruct, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates accounting personnel. Ability to examine the accounting work performed by subordinates and field personnel to detect errors and omissions. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of all functionalized accounts. Ability to decipher report specifications in order to build requested/needed reports. Ability to prepare and conduct financial presentations. Ability to prepare accurate and complete spreadsheets, balance sheets, income statements, financial statements and complex financial reports. Ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of all assigned financial responsibilities. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with the job. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with outside vendors, auditors, and Salvation Army financial staff throughout the Southern Territory.
Education And Experience:
Two year college or technical school degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field and two years of experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping. Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software and word processing software. Knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files. Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to successfully meet tight deadlines. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and successfully work on multiple projects at the same time.
Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family ARC-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Finance
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 24 USD
Hiring Max Rate 25 USD
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200 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA
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Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Bookkeeper in the ARC – Adult Rehabilitation Center.
We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits; Education Assistance; and Paid Time Off.
Job Summary:
Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.
Audits, and reconciles a variety of financial accounts, spreadsheets and other documents to ensure that they balance in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures and state and federal laws. Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares journal vouchers and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports – Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and other similar activities.
Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices; matches invoices with appropriate backup paperwork and purchase orders; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes checks.
Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipts, stamps check, posts payments, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slips; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into cash books; routes, tracks, and resolves Non-Sufficient (NSF) checks received by centers; collects amounts from officers and employees for personal phone calls, uniforms and other similar activities.
Maintains checking accounts by making timely deposits, tracking bank balance and reconciling accounts; follows-up with bank to resolve errors; maintains complete file of deposit slips and cancelled checks.
Prepares and maintains records of all pertinent employee information including, but not limited to, salary, hire date, current address, beneficiaries, emergency contacts, and other similar types of information; tracks employee sick days, personal days, vacation days; maintains records of truck drivers receiving a good driving bonus.
Prepares, processes, maintains pension records; maintains payroll spreadsheet for monthly employee earnings and calculates pension payments for all employees eligible for pension enrollment; reviews participant register adding employee yearly earnings and pension contributions as well as any employees eligible for pension benefits not already listed on the register and any other pertinent information for terminated employees.
Prepares, processes, and maintains payroll records; prepares and distributes W-2s and 1099 forms; collects employee time sheets; records hours on worksheets and balances the same; serves as liaison to the payroll administrator vendor and provides payroll figures; mails original worksheet to ARC Command and maintains a copy of the same.
Prepares and maintains records for all center vehicles; processes invoices for purchases and repairs; prepares reports for the ARC Command regarding the same; secures vehicle certificates of title, license tags, and any other related detail associated with the purchase, maintenance or sale of Salvation Army vehicles.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting, finance, and auditing. Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping principles, practices and applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of the general principles and practices of general business administration. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Financial Standards of Accounting practices and principles, i.e., FASB Nos. 116 and 117. Knowledge of and skill in maximizing the use of automated accounting systems and reporting features. Knowledge of the principles and practices of merchandising including systems and software requirements for accounting and financial management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision and leadership.
Ability to plan, develop, and initiate effective accounting methods to increase accuracy and timeliness of financial recordkeeping and reporting. Ability to plan, assign, instruct, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates accounting personnel. Ability to examine the accounting work performed by subordinates and field personnel to detect errors and omissions. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of all functionalized accounts. Ability to decipher report specifications in order to build requested/needed reports. Ability to prepare and conduct financial presentations. Ability to prepare accurate and complete spreadsheets, balance sheets, income statements, financial statements and complex financial reports. Ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of all assigned financial responsibilities. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all information associated with the job. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with outside vendors, auditors, and Salvation Army financial staff throughout the Southern Territory.
Education And Experience:
Two year college or technical school degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field and two years of experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Certifications:
Valid State Driver’s License
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping. Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software and word processing software. Knowledge, skills, and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files. Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to successfully meet tight deadlines. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and successfully work on multiple projects at the same time.
Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
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
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!
Job Details
Job Family ARC-NON-EXEMPT
Job Function Finance
Pay Type Hourly
Hiring Min Rate 24 USD
Hiring Max Rate 25 USD
Scan this QR code and apply!
Download
200 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA
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