Accounts Payable Clerk

Position Summary: Performs any combination of following calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records: Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions. Verifies and posts details of business transactions, such as funds received and disbursed, and totals accounts, using calculator or computer. Computes and records charges, refunds, and cost of lost or damaged goods, freight charges, rentals, and similar items. May type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports, and other records, using typewriter or computer. May reconcile bank statements.

 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepares and obtains approvals and codes incoming mail.
• Data entry all account payable batches/process checks.
• Obtain listing of payments to 1099 vendors from corps/general/city fund.
• Prepares 1099 spreadsheet.
• Prepares internet donations spreadsheet (peak giving seasons/disaster only)
• Reviews vendor list for duplicate payment and other issues.
• Run unpaid vendor list after last check run for each month.
• Reconcile accounts payable. Make sure unpaid invoice list matches accounts payable at the end of the month.
• Encodes checks for bank deposit.
• Electronically file documents.
• Invoicing.
• Special projects when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma/GED, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Degree in accounting or similar field.
• Experience in accounts payable processes.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Willing to train and learn a full range of skills related to the position.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.

 

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as
• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR).

Qualifications

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

 

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts

• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use sick days after (90) days of employment. 
• Up to (4) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days and 2 floating holidays per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

 

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

 

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