Bookkeeper

About the role

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Bookkeeper to join their team. This position offers an excellent benefit package including Generous paid time off, an Employer funded Pension Plan, comprehensive health care coverage, and eligibility for supplemental insurance plans.

Responsibilities

• Handles the accounting for all assigned Corps, supported by additional training from the Corps Accounting Manager for select accounting duties.
• Reviews for assigned Corps all expense data entered by data clerks before it is posted. Submits corrections to the clerks and ensures revisions are made.
• Reviews for assigned Corps all income and enters into accounting system.
• Prepare the cash requirements report and process checks for payment of liabilities, as directed by the Corps Officers.
• Reviews payroll entries and ensures information is properly recorded in the Corps Accounts assigned.
• Provides direction to the data clerk, as needed.
• Reconciles bank statements for all assigned accounts monthly and presents the same to the Corps Officer for review and signature.
• Ensures that all outstanding items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Responsible for review all balance sheet accounts monthly and follow-up related to same to keep them current and clear.
• Processes monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and maintains permanent records in an orderly fashion as well as transmits required data.
• Prepares subsidiary records required for third party billings to be reviewed by supervisor.
• Reviews the accounting records for accuracy and provides analyses monthly.
• Takes lead role in budget preparation for assigned Corps with the support of the Corps Officer.
• Prepares monthly billings for contracts.
• Affords assistance with other accounting related duties as requested.
• Takes lead role in ensuring timely and thoroughly reviewed year end closings for assigned Corps.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Accounting System and all upgrades.
• Ensures tithing and donor related income are properly recorded and tracked.
• Prepares Year End statements on tithing.
• Processes necessary journal entries to maintain the accounts in good order to be reviewed by supervisor.
• Review Support Service for accuracy and entry into accounting system.
• Ensures that payments to DHQ are timely.
• Affords assistance with audit preparation, be available for questions and research requested by the auditor (s).
• Responsible for learning and understanding The Salvation Army policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Prepare reports/budgets required for outside and internal funding opportunities assisted by the Corps Accounting Manager, as needed.
• Ensures that gifts in kind are recorded on a monthly basis.
• Notifies Supervisor of any accounting delays, anomalies, or concerns as they occur or become evident.
• Serve as back-up for Corps Accounting Staff, in their absence.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Corps and co-workers.

Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Work Experience: Bookkeeper with 1-5 years of hands-on experience supporting financial operations, including data entry, reconciliations, and report preparation.
• Early career bookkeeper with practical experience in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting accounting functions.
• Other Qualifications: Proficient in computer applications, with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational financial information with a high level of discretion and integrity. Effective time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

Generous paid time off every year that includes vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days. Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment). Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles. Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life. Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

$26.37 to $31.32 per hour *starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Schedule

35 hours per week