Accounting Clerk I (4404)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8AM - 4PM (37.5 hours/week)

Performs advanced and complex clerical accounting/financial functions under limited supervision including record keeping and reporting for a multitude of accounts; sets-up account payable accounts and processes all check requests in compliance with tight deadlines, budget constraints and established guidelines; serves as liaison to the divisions or outside contacts on a daily basis in order to provide timely information regarding the status of accounts and check requests.

Primary Responsibilities:

Performs all duties of an Accounting Clerk I and additionally handles the following:

• Sets up new accounts based on established guidelines; tracks activity of current accounts and budgets; maintains awareness of accounts balances to ensure that expenses do not exceed budget or income constraints and notifies the department head, divisions, and/or supervisor of the same.
• Reviews check requests and determines appropriate type of payment and format based on a variety of established guidelines; receives and processes checks for deposit into appropriate accounts.
• Verifies all funding prior to submitting check requests for approval; ensures that all paperwork submitted is accurate and in the proper order including account numbers; transfers funds between accounts as approved.
• Performs extensive and often complex research and reconciliation of accounts; responds to inquiries from the divisions as well as outside vendors or contractors.
• Processes check requests and checks in accordance with tight deadlines requiring a quick turn-around so that checks can be distributed as quickly as possible.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.

• 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.

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings Plan Available
• Supplemental Insurance Available

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or G.E.D.,

and

five years experience performing progressively responsible accounting and/or bookkeeping work with limited supervision preferably within The Salvation Army,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant may be tested to ascertain qualifications.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Valid State driver's license may be required.