Accounting Clerk

Starting Salary is $19-$21 per hour
The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Summary/Primary Purpose: This position performs accounting functions for the Omaha Citadel, Omaha North, Omaha Kroc Center, Council Bluffs Corps, Fremont Corps, Western Plains Camp, and Inflection Point-Omaha Regional Thrift Stores.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the duties enumerated.
• Perform routine processing of revenues and contributions, receipts accounts payable, and payrolls.
• Perform monthly closings; prepare and submit reports to the Divisional Finance Manager and to the Corps Officers by the 15th of the following month.
• Perform analysis of various ledgers and reports as required by the Divisional Finance Manager and the Corps Officers.
• Review reports, reconciliations, budget variances and financial trends with the Divisional Finance Manager, Corps Officers and Divisional Headquarters Officers as necessary.
• Prepare monthly and annual closing entries and reports.
• Assist the Divisional, Territorial and/or Independent Auditors with audit preparations and requests for information as needed.
• Assist the Divisional Finance Manager and the Corps Officers in the budget preparation process.
• Enter the budget into the accounting software system.
• Maintain contact with the Corps Officers and representatives in all matters related to the financial recordkeeping and processing for the corps.
• Scan all documents into digital form and ensure clear resolution and completeness of all data for each corps.
• Assists the Divisional Finance Manager in compliance with TSA record retention requirements.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Driving is an essential function of the position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Education and/or Experience: Associate Degree in business or a related field preferred, and/or a minimum of 2 years of related experience.