Bookkeeper

The Salvation Army; Louisiana; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Louisiana seeks a clerical bookkeeping professional to record and maintain precise financial data. You will post entries, balance accounts, and prepare financial reports for assigned accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and laws.

Two-year degree in accounting/finance and two years of bookkeeping experience are required, along with a valid state driver’s license. This role emphasizes accuracy, security, and accountability in financial records.

Qualifications

• Two year college or technical school degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field.
• Two years of experience in bookkeeping and related work.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Record and maintain precise fiscal records and financial data.
• Post transactions, check entries, and issue checks.
• Balance accounts and prepare financial reports for assigned accounts.
• Ensure integrity, security and accountability of financial records per Salvation Army policies and laws.

Skills

Posting entries

Balancing accounts

Preparing financial reports

Data entry

Education

Two year degree in accounting/finance/bookkeeping

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of 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 ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.Education and Experience:Two year college or technical school degree in accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field and two years of experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.Certifications:Valid State Driver’s License.