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.

1. BASIC PURPOSE

The Junior Accountant will assist with the accounting and payroll functions of the Finance Department. The duties performed are for the Del Oro and Golden State Divisions.

1. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pay employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks.
• Assist locations in collecting and verifying timekeeping information for employees.
• Process wage garnishments.
• Generate payroll registers.
• Assist with seasonal (Christmas and Camp) payroll.
• Perform financial analyses on government grants.
• Process mobile bank deposits.
• Post and process journal entries.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Assist with audit preparation for external and internal audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.

COMMUNICATIONS

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

1. 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 an Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.
• 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 accounting software and/or Ultipro payroll 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.

1. 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.