Accounting Clerk I (7819)

The Salvation Army; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Washington, DC is seeking a Full Time Regular Finance clerk to perform computerized double-entry bookkeeping and fund accounting. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and offers an hourly wage of $25.00–$26.00 with a 40-hour week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities include posting ledgers, journal entries, reporting, and ensuring timely payment of fees. Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of progressively responsible experience in a general office with accounting responsibilities.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Posts and maintains ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; prepares journal entries and reports.
• Advises on future financial standings by researching past financial trends to project future trends.
• Gives guidance on ways to cut spending, save money, and remain current on all bills.
• Ensures that statewide & support service fees are paid consistently & promptly.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Fund accounting

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Budgeting / cost control

Accounting software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: PMC-National Capital Area Command - Washington, DC 20020Position Type: Full Time RegularEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $25.00 - $26.00 HourlyJob Category: FinanceSchedule/Hours: Full-time; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 Hours/wk) Monday – Friday

This position is responsible for:

Performs computerized double-entry bookkeeping tasks requiring basic knowledge of the principles and practices of fund accounting in order to properly record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of Salvation Army financial accounts.

Key Responsibilities

• Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income, expense, and balance sheet data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy, completeness and integrity; prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports.
• Advises on future financial standings by researching past financial trends to project future trends.
• Gives guidance/suggestions on ways to cut spending, save money, and remain current on all bills.
• Ensures that statewide & support service fees are paid consistently & promptly.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language
• Ability to keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately
• Ability to operate various general office equipment including a computer and 10-key calculator
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized.
• Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• High school diploma or GED, and two years of progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounting responsibilities.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

None

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