Accounting Clerk II - North & South Carolina Divisional Headquarters
The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Accounting Clerk II located in Charlotte and North Carolina.
Job Summary
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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of advanced accounting and/or bookkeeping work. Knowledge of project management skills necessary to track activity of a multitude of accounts and ensure compliance with approved guidelines and deadlines for the same. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Ability to monitor account activity and ensure compliance with a multitude of guidelines and budget constraints. Ability to review check requests and supporting documents in order to determine compliance with established guidelines. Ability to research account discrepancies and/or inquiries and provide accurate and complete information. Ability to perform complex account reconciliations in order to ensure that accounts balance. Ability to process financial documents quickly and with independent thought in order to meet tight deadlines. Ability to accurately and completely communicate the status of accounts to the divisions by telephone or mail in a courteous and timely manner.
Education and Experience
Associates degree in Accounting plus two years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger and Bank Reconciliations OR five years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, General Ledger and Bank Reconciliations AND ability to successfully complete an internal accounting test. Experience with accounting software (Great Plains accounting software experience preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
Valid State Driver's License
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to type and keypunch data into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Additional Comments
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Application Submittal Period: 05/06/2021 - 00/00/0000
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.
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Other details
- Job Family NSC-NON-EXEMPT
- Job Function Finance
- Pay Type Hourly
- Min Hiring Rate $16.00
- Max Hiring Rate $18.00
- Required Education Associate Degree
- Charlotte, NC 501 ARCHDALE DRIVE 28217, 501 ARCHDALE DRIVE, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America