Junior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Salvation Army 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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

BASIC PURPOSE

The purpose of this position is to do data entry for DHQ Finance Department while ensuring that all policy and procedure guidelines are upheld. Duties also include: General journals, audit preparation, payroll journals and to assist with account reconciliations and review of Accounting Clerk’s work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize Accounting Software
• Audit preparation
• Utilize Report Software
• Journal preparation
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Receivable in a timely manor
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Payable in a timely manor
• Processing of check batches in a timely manor
• Review vouchers for policy and procedures and General Ledger coding
• Understanding of how the Chart of Accounts works and how to code
• Special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller
• Responsible for the most advanced Corps data entry
• Mentor and review Corps employees
• Assist training Corps and other staff as needed
• Assist with quarterly reconciliations
• Generating Reports
• Prepare some reconciliation spreadsheets
• Gifts in Kind / Reach review
• Vendor Maintenance
• Aged AP/AR outstanding item analysis
• TSAMM
• Administrative
• Banking
• Other related duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS

• Answer the telephone, transfer calls, and take messages.
• Direct communication with Corps by Phone and Lotus Notes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree, bachelor’s degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school. preferred.
• Two years’ experience in the accounting field. With Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.
• Two to four years’ experience in an advanced accounting position preferred.
• Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Shelby and Vivid software preferred.
• Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills.
• Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential.
• Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• This position is primarily sedentary and requires the ability to remain at a keyboard for periods of up to two hours with minimal interruption. Ability to operate a keyboard is essential.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision.
• Must be able to use speech and hearing for both ordinary and telephone conversation.
• Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
• Ability to reach overhead.

• Ability to operate telephone.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to operate a computer.
  • Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally working near moving mechanical parts. The noise level is usually moderate. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.