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.

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.