Accounting Specialist

Posted: 11/10/2024

The Salvation Army of Kansas and Western Missouri
Accounting Specialist


The Accounting Specialist is responsible for account coding and data entry of accounts payable and receipting transactions.

  • Full Time, Salary Position (37.5 hours per week)
  • Awesome Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; Supplemental Insurance; Retirement Plans; PTO
  • Hybrid remote work available after successful completion of 90-day probationary period
  • Reports to the Accounting Manager?
Job Objective: The Accounting Specialist is responsible for account coding and data entry of accounts payable and receipting transactions. 

Essential Functions:  
  • Monitor shared mailboxes to print documentation responding or forwarding as needed
  • Accurately process, code and record invoices, reimbursement requests and cash receipts
  • Accurately process, code and record receipting transactions
  • Print checks as assigned
  • Perform administrative support tasks including scanning documentation and preparing checks for mailing
  • After approvals, email ACH payment information to vendors
  • Retrieve documentation as needed for internal and external auditors
  • Maintain records within established Salvation Army policies and procedures and in a timely manner 
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate’s degree in accounting or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Business administration and finance courses desirable. Courses in computer-based accounting very helpful.

Experience: Two years in the accounting field, including computer utilization preferred.   Working knowledge of Word and Intermediate level of Excel skills required.

Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & e-mail
  • Strong Communication skills are necessary for interactions with all levels of staff
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently, prioritize and get the job done with limited supervision
  • Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines
  • Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources
  • Demonstrate ability as a team-member and able to maintain confidentiality 
  • Act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army
  • Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army’s mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service
Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment.  This position may require the ability to lift and/or move more than 15 pounds occasionally.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Driving: Driving is required.  Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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 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.
 
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $30,000 - 49,999,$50,000 - 74,999