Accounting Clerk- 11-180- SC/ Hope Harbor

The Salvation Army Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern California is hiring an Accounting Clerk to support the Business Manager with funder billing reports, cost reporting, and Drug Medi-Cal billing. The role includes compliance reviews, budget development assistance, and general finance tasks.

The position requires nonprofit accounting experience, a bachelor’s degree in a business field, and certifications (CPR/First Aid). The role operates in a on-site environment with standard office duties and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; nonprofit accounting experience preferred.
• Nonprofit accounting experience is required.
• Understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be obtained prior to employment.
• TB clearance prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare funder billing reports with supporting documentation.
• Prepare cost reports and Drug Medi-Cal billing.
• Conduct compliance reviews and assist with annual budgets.
• Enter invoices and credit card receipts into the Finance system.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Typing 45 wpm

Math skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Mission Statement

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.

Position Summary

The Accounting Clerk’s primary duties are to support the Business Manager and to provide professional business management services, including preparing funder billing reports with supporting documentation, preparing cost reports, Drug Medi-Cal billing, compliance reviews, assisting with development of annual facility budget and individual program budgets, and other finance activities.

Pay Rate

$28-30

Essential Functions

• Secondary DMC & VA billing. (Stand By for DMH & VA Billing)
• DMC-Monthly claim submission certifications to SAPC
• TLS- Prepare and submit monthly to management for review and processing TLS request for reimbursement.
• VA- Prepare and submit monthly to management for review and processing to billing and submit to VA Liaison.
• DMH- Prepare billing supporting documents and process DMH Billing.
• Code accounts to enter invoices and credit card receipts to Finance web.
• Ensure timely and accurately, All payments at month-end and year-end closing.
• Maintain staff time sheets and activity reports.
• Learn new PNCX System.
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external audits.
• Monthly review of billing with Business Manager and Billing Specialist. (Finance Team)
• Meet with Business Manager and Center Director to go over all monthly billing.
• Ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Business Manager and Director.

Working Conditions

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate computer, fax and telephone.
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
• Due to licensing requirements, must be fully vaccinated and have booster shot or accept booster shot within 15 days of eligibility. This position requires employee to be vaccinated from Covid-19.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field. Strong nonprofit accounting experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Non-Profit Accounting experience required.
• Understand and support the mission of The Salvation Army.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification prior to employment.
• Must be TB-cleared prior to hire.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, and ability to type 45 wpm. Basic math skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with computerized ledger systems.
• Meet deadlines, work with attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.