Bookkeeper

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Long-term disability

Voluntary life

Short-term disability

Enhanced LT disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) plan

Pension plan

Employer-funded pension

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Rockford, IL is seeking a full-time Bookkeeper to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance for our thrift store operations. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, assist with budget preparation, tax filings, and compliance with GAAP, coordinating with HR on pension contributions and internal controls.

This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours including

Responsibilities

• Perform full charge bookkeeping and maintain GAAP compliance.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Review and post bi-weekly payroll journals.
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns.
• Maintain control procedures for Food Stamps and Petty Cash.
• Process billing and reconciliation for internal and external vouchers.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and audit schedules.
• Reconcile payroll deductions and exchange accounts.
• Work with HR staff on pension contribution reports.
• Generate and submit Rags Sales & Vehicle Sales Reports.
• Assist with budget preparations and data entry.
• Collaborate with ARC Command Center for month/year-end closing.
• Supervise accounting department staff.
• Review and approve vendor checks before release.
• Maintain oversight of accounts and financial procedures.

Job description

Bookkeeper

Location: Rockford, IL Pay: $18-20 per hour Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 40 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees

About the Role

At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, your work helps turn donations into funding for programs that support people in our community. We're seeking a skilled accounting professional to manage our financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance. This role is crucial in supporting our mission through accurate financial reporting, budget management, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards.

What You'll Do

Financial Management

• Perform full charge bookkeeping and maintain compliance with GAAP
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions
• Review and post bi-weekly payroll journals
• Prepare and file monthly sales tax returns
• Maintain control procedures for Food Stamps and Petty Cash
• Process billing and reconciliation for internal and external vouchers

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial reports and audit schedules
• Reconcile payroll deductions and exchange accounts
• Work with HR staff on pension contribution reports
• Generate and submit Rags Sales & Vehicle Sales Reports
• Assist with budget preparations and data entry
• Collaborate with ARC Command Center for month/year-end closing

Supervisory Duties

• Supervise accounting department staff
• Review and approve vendor checks before release
• Maintain oversight of accounts and financial procedures

Why Join Us

• Mission-driven work that supports programs in your community
• On-the-job training
• Team-oriented environment
• Employee Discount, Employee Assistance Program, and more!