Accounting Clerk

The Salvation Army; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Omaha is seeking a temporary Finance Assistant to manage general accounting duties. The role supports the Finance Managers, handling accounts payable, receivables, and clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include an associate degree and at least two years of related experience. Proficiency with Salesforce, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is expected. The position includes background checks and a driving requirement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable/receivable experience.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting is a plus.
• Ability to use accounting software and web-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine processing of revenues and contributions, receipts and accounts payable.
• Receipt income deposits and enter batches in the accounting system.
• Code vendor invoices, vouchers, claims and check requests for payment.

Skills

Project management

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Math skills

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

*This is a Temporary Position 10/15/26-01/15/2026 Monday- Friday 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M., Pay Rate: $21.00 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 will perform general accounts payable and receivables functions and will assist the Finance managers with clerical functions and other assigned general accounting duties.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine processing of revenues and contributions, receipts and accounts payable.
• Responsible for the receipting of income to include preparing deposits and entering receipt batches in the accounting system.
• Assist with coding all vendor invoices, vouchers, claims and check requests for payment.
• Enter, edit and update invoices into the accounting system.
• Process checks and batch with supporting documentation.
• Assist in opening/sorting incoming mail.
• Assist in tracking internet donations.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Project management skills to include implementation and conclusion of projects in the local and regional communities.
• Excellent skills in establishing priorities and ability to multitask to accommodate the team.
• Flexible and strong organization skills for managing multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, as well as creative problem solving and team building skills.
• Thorough knowledge of SalesForce, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and ability to access pay, personal and timekeeping data via a web-based system.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Must have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Mathematical skills include add, subtract, multiply, divide, use of common fractions and decimals.
• Must be a highly skilled self-starter, manage important projects and maintain focus from beginning to end of event/promotion.

Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical requirements include hearing and vision ability along with excellent manual dexterity. This position will require the ability to lift and/or move more than 20 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The work environment is an office environment, with moderate to loud noise, and may include varying temperatures that may be encountered in the facility, public venues and outside.

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.

Qualifications

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.