Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

Location: Divisional Headquarters, Finance Department (Hartford, CT)

Status: Non-exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Scope & Purpose of Position: Process expenses into the accounting package while adhering to The Salvation Army’s accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

+ Apply accounting principles and practices following standardized, well-established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.

+ Institute safeguards to ensure the integrity and maintenance of the accounting system.

+ Assist with the preparation of financial-related materials for audits.

+ Assist in month-end closing procedures.

+ Input financial-related data into computer system and maintain financial reports and records.

+ Maintain an unpaid invoice file.

+ Maintain and oversee maintenance of financial documents.

+ Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

+ Record and post expenses into the computer system.

+ Provide coverage for the Accounts Receivable Clerk.

Qualifications

+ Associate degree in accounting or realted or three years of experience preferred.

+ Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.

+ Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

+ High attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.

+ Should be well organized, show strong initiative, and effective follow through.

+ Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

T he Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

+ Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles

+ Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)

+ Telehealth/online doctor visits

+ $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee)

+ Voluntary life insurance

+ Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)

+ Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care

+ 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan

+ Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave

+ Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Most importantly – a job with a great purpose!

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Job LocationsUS-CT-Hartford

Job ID 2024-12776

Category Accounting

Compensation Min USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $24.00/Hr.

Type Regular Full-Time