The Salvation Army Hiring for Accounting Clerk II at Seattle, Washington Full Time

Description

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK II

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Compensation: $23.00-$26.00

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance: Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area. Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost. Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered.

Life and Voluntary Options: An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees. Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans: Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave: The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave: 12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time.

Paid Vacation: Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions.Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions.Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.Paid Holidays: 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per yearA generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of experience in a business and computer-based accounting environment.

• An associate’s degree in business accounting is a plus

• Ability to build and maintain spreadsheets

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to research and confirm TSA policy

• A high degree of accounting or bookkeeping knowledge

• Detail-oriented; having strong attention to detail

• Team player; polite, courteous and respectful of others

• Excellent customer service mindset

• Excellent use of verbal and written communication

• Excellent telephone and personable skills

• Strong analytical and research skills

• Proficient typing and key pad skills

• Independent decision making

• Ability and willingness to keep the information confidential

• Must be able to retain training that is given

SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of the capabilities and functions of a Accounting Financial Software

• Skilled in the purposeful use of Microsoft Suite

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Works to meet the mission of the Salvation Army and NW-AK/DHQ Finance Dept. Make decisions independently and exhibits a high degree of time management skills. Maintains a more frequent flow of communication with corps officers and administrative staff with a full understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures Primarily report to Assistant Controller

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process payables and income pertaining to assigned portfolio

• Includes verifying all back-up is in place before posting

• May consist of payroll manual checks

• Process assigned check runs

• Independently research and successfully resolve issues pertaining to payables and income.

• Must know how to read the chart of accounts and determine correct coding

• Establish and maintain electronic files

• Create professional communications and relationships with the field

• Back up other clerks (s) in the event of an absence

• Research W-9 and resolve Vendor Card set up issues

• Complete all Corps-related filing if needed

• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis

• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead

• Ability to operate telephone

• Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)

• Ability to access and produce information from a computer

• Ability to understand written information

Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/People with Disabilities.

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 meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)