Account Clerk Tech

THE SALVATION ARMY

HAWAIIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDS DIVISION

JOB DESCRIPTION

ACCOUNTS CLERK

Department: Finance

Position Title: Accounts Clerk

Supervisor: Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Date: August 2016

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

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

JOB SUMMARY: Provide accounting support to assigned corps. Assist departmental staff as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Process cash receipts, accounts receivable invoicing, and accounts payable daily and timely, to include the following

• Account coding

• Entering data on the computer

• Filing

• Process checks and obtain signatures

• Remit necessary documents to units

• Recording journal entries as necessary

• Communicate with vendors

• Assist departmental staff as needed

• Interact with Accountants, Corps Officers/Staff and other Finance Department personnel and Divisional Secretary for Business as needed

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Performs other duties as assigned.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work under stressful conditions

• Able to interact with others with courtesy and tact

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in an organized and efficient manner

• Ability to respond to crisis situations in a calm and effective manner

• Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines

• Ability to complete projects on schedule

• Maintain confidentiality

• Maintain regular and punctual work attendance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position requires sitting; stooping, kneeling, bending, stretching, crouching and/or crawling; standing; walking; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; use of vision; pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying 1-25 pounds.

COMMUNICATION DEMANDS:

The position requires talking to co-workers, unit staff, and vendors; requires written communication to and from co-workers unit staff, and vendors; talking on the telephones; requires responding to written or verbal requests of co-workers unit staff, and vendors;
requires training/giving verbal and written instructions; requires receiving verbal and written instructions; requires writing/composing written language; requires reading; requires visiting/working at other worksites; requires communication via the latest
technologies

SKILLS/TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting

• Work experience in computerized accounting system; including strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.

• Prioritize multiple work tasks to meet tight deadlines

EQUIPMENT NEEDS:

Use office equipment such as computers, printers, photocopiers, scanners, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most work will be indoors at Divisional Headquarters. Attendance at trainings in Hawaii may be required.

NOTES:

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees
assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employee
will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.