Administrative Finance Clerk

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off including holid

Pension plan with company contribution

Comprehensive health care coverage

Supplemental insurance plans including

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mission-driven work

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory is seeking an Administrative Finance Clerk to support the Finance Department at 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia. This full-time role handles journal entries, deposits, payroll backup, and various financial operations with strong attention to confidentiality.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (college experience a plus), two years of office work, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; college experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.
• Prepare deposits.
• Back-up for Payroll as necessary.
• Back-up for check & ACH runs as necessary.
• Primary petty cash handler.
• Take divisional bank deposits to the bank.
• Renew and distribute vehicle registrations.
• Maintain fleet insurance documentation.
• Update Quarters inventory list annually.
• Process Motor Vehicle Requests and distribute violations/recalls.
• Manage Power of Attorney records and related processing.
• Process Certificates of Insurance.
• Maintain archived files and shredding when appropriate.
• Manage the Finance Department's internal and external correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma; college experience a plus

Job description

Position: Administrative Finance Clerk

Availability of Position: Immediate

Department/Location: Finance Department, Divisional Headquarters, 701 North Broad Street, Philadelphia

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Reporting Relationship: Divisional Accountant A/R

Salary and Grade: $24.04 per hour; 77, Non-Exempt

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.


• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)


• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles


• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Eligibility for the Federal Government's Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program


• Most importantly - a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview

The Administrative Finance Clerk (AFC) provides general assistance for the administrative and financial operations of the Divisional Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries.


• Prepare deposits.


• Serve as the back-up for Payroll, as necessary.


• Serve as the back-up for check & ACH run, as necessary.


• Serve as primary petty cash handler


• Responsible for taking divisional bank deposits to the bank.


• Renew and distribute vehicle registrations.


• Maintain and distribute fleet insurance documentation.


• Maintain and arrange the annual update of Quarters inventory list.


• Process Motor Vehicle Requests & distribute violations & recalls.


• Maintain banking Power of Attorney records and correspondence for changes, as well as processing Power of Attorney documents for incoming Officers, as necessary.


• Process Certificates of Insurance, as requested.


• Responsible for the upkeep of archived files - arranging for shredding when appropriate.


• Manage the Finance Department's internal and external correspondence.


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma; college experience a plus.


• At least two years experience in office work or business school; certification is a plus.


• Possess basic Accounting knowledge - preference of previous financial clerk positions.


• Proficient in all Microsoft Programs, particularly Excel


• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgement.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Must be able to communicate effectively in a warm, gracious and professional manner.


• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 along with renewals every five years.


• Must have an understanding of, appreciation for, and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

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

The Salvation Army's 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 .