Accounting Clerk I

Location:     National Capital Area Command Position Type:     Regular Full-Time/Hourly Pay Range: $21.83 - $27.28/Hourly         About this opportunity: This position is responsible for computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain 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 while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts. Classifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with established codes; maintains billing and posting of charges and credits to accounts; prepares summary reports. Posts payments of expenditures; issues checks as necessary; maintains specified fund accounts and verifies daily deposits. Provides assistance in performing routine audits; prepares audit workpapers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; prepares a response to items in the audit report. This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Key responsibilities: Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Administrative/Reporting General What we are looking for in you: High school diploma or GED, and two years of progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounting responsibilities, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.   Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:   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 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   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. Incumbents may, on occasion, be asked to work beyond traditional business hours during seasonally busy periods characterized by high volume of donation income or emergency assistance requisition processing. Employee Benefits Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off & Holidays Retirement Plan and more! 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. The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans.  Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, 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. Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are… Passionate Compassionate Uplifting Brave Trustworthy 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. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting. Application Submittal Period:  4/2/2025 – 4/18/2025 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

Salary : $22 - $27