Accounting Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Portland (ME); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Bereavement leave

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Short term and long term disability

Retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

The Salvation Army, headquartered in Portland, Maine, seeks an Accounting Coordinator to manage accounts payable and daily deposits. The role reports to the Finance Director/Controller and emphasizes accurate GL coding, vendor reconciliations, and confidential handling of financial data.

Daily tasks include processing invoices in Serenic, journaling entries, and weekly reconciliations, with opportunities to contribute to special analyses and projects within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Formación

• One year of college or technical school and/or one to three years of related experience.
• Basic accounting and Excel skills.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication with a customer service approach.
• Ability to keep information confidential and handle difficult situations professionally.

Responsabilidades

• Process invoices for payment in Serenic, including general ledger coding and documentation review.
• Review vendor statements for past due balances and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Print AP checks and maintain payables files under records retention policy.
• Prepare daily deposits and receipts, enter them in Serenic, and update the cash position.
• Enter journal entries in Serenic and maintain journal files.
• Reconcile weekly settlements and transfer funds.
• Complete special analysis or projects.

Conocimientos

Basic accounting

Excel

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Educación

One year of college or technical school

One to three years of related experience

Herramientas

Serenic

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Accounting Coordinator processes accounts payable and deposits at Divisional Headquarters. The position reports to the Finance Director/Controller.

Responsibilities

Daily work centers on invoice processing and deposits, with lockbox reconciliation completed weekly.

• Process invoices for payment in Serenic, including general ledger coding and documentation review
• Review vendor statements for past due balances and resolve discrepancies with vendors
• Print AP checks and maintain payables files under records retention policy
• Prepare daily deposits and receipts, enter them in Serenic, and update the cash position
• Enter journal entries in Serenic and maintain journal files
• Reconcile weekly settlements and transfer funds
• Complete special analysis or projects

Qualifications

• One year of college or technical school and/or one to three years of related experience
• Basic accounting and Excel skills
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines across multiple tasks
• Clear verbal and written communication with a customer service approach
• Ability to keep information confidential and handle difficult situations professionally

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Personal days

• Bereavement leave
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Short term and long term disability
• Retirement plan

Benefits may vary based on position classification and eligibility.

ABOUT US:

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 Northern New England Division serves communities across Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont through local corps and programs, supported by Divisional Headquarters in Portland, Maine.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.