Accounts Payable Clerk - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory
Hartford, CT 06015
About the Job
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.
- 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.
The 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 https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/
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.