Accounting Clerk II (AP)

Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters Payroll Account is seeking an experienced accounting/clerical professional to manage accounts payable, invoice processing, and reporting duties under limited supervision in Atlanta, GA. The role emphasizes timely payments, accurate coding in Yooz, and maintaining complete documentation.

Responsibilities include receiving and routing invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors, maintaining vendor records, and generating financial reports for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5 years of progressively responsible accounting/bookkeeping experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in accounts payable and vendor communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, date-stamp, sort, and review invoices; ensure prompt processing to prevent service interruptions and late fees.
• Download invoices into Yooz, assign accounting codes, route for approval, and process check requests.
• Maintain complete supporting documentation of all payments and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor files and current account information; resolve payment discrepancies with vendors and Territorial Headquarters.
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, financial databases, and other accounting records; generate reports for management.

Skills

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Yooz

Excel

Job description

Performs advanced and complex clerical accounting/financial functions under limited supervisor including recordkeeping and reporting for a multitude of accounts; sets-up account payable accounts and processes all check request in compliance with tight deadlines, budget constraints and established guidelines; serves as liaison to the territorial headquarters, divisions, or outside contacts on a daily basis in order to provide timely information regarding the status of accounts and check request.Financial & Accounting ResponsibilitiesReceives, date-stamps, sorts, and reviews all invoices received through the Shared EBC Accounts Payable and Shared EBC Finance email inboxes, as well as invoices received directly by email, including utility invoices. Ensures invoices are processed promptly to prevent service interruptions and late payment fees.Downloads invoices into Yooz, assigns appropriate accounting codes, routes invoices for approval, and processes check requests in accordance with established policies and deadlines.Maintains complete and accurate documentation supporting all payments.Research and resolves invoice discrepancies and payment issues.Maintains vendor files and account information, ensuring records are current and accurate.Resolves payment and invoice discrepancies with vendors and Territorial Headquarters.ReportingMaintains spreadsheets, financial databases, and other accounting records.Prepare reports and financial information as requested by management.Education and Experience:High school diploma or G.E.Dandfive years’ experience performing progressively responsible accounting and/or bookkeeping work with limited supervisionorAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilitiesLicense and Certification Requirements:None