Bookkeeper (Bensonhurst Corps) (Temporary Position)

The Salvation Army; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Bookkeeper to manage financial transactions for the Senior Center and Corp. The role requires bilingual English and Chinese communication, strong Excel skills, and prior bookkeeping experience.

You will handle vendor setups, invoicing, petty cash, bank deposits, and financial reporting, while ensuring compliance with policies. Applicants should have a college degree or equivalent certification in accounting or finance and be able to work various shifts according

Qualifications

• College degree or certification related to accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese communication.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
• Experience in finance, bookkeeping or accounting.
• Ability to work varied shifts with Corps hours.

Responsibilities

• Set up new vendor processes and collect required documents (ACH form, voided checks & W9).
• Ensure purchases follow tax-exempt policies and set up new vendors as needed.
• Gather invoice approvals from DHQ as needed.
• Handle petty cash transactions and weekly money calculations with Assistant Director.
• Prepare bank deposit slips and make bank deposits as needed.
• Verify invoices against orders/services with Administrative Officer.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and income/expense packets.
• Monitor Corporate Credit Card transactions and print monthly activity reports.
• Prepare Sunday cartridge income reports and year-end cartridge reports.
• Write receipts and manage Safeguard receipt book.
• Assist in Kettle Income counting and reporting.

Skills

English

Chinese

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Bookkeeper is responsible to calculate, maintain and manage all financial transactions of the Senior Center and Corp.

Responsibilities

• Setting up new vendor process; obtaining all necessary documents (ACH form, voided checks & W9 form)
• Ensure all purchases follow our tax-exempt policies and set up with new vendors if needed
• Gathering all invoice approvals from DHQ as needed
• Handle all Petty Cash transactions and weekly money calculations with Assistant Director
• Prepare bank deposit slips and make bank deposits as needed.
• Verify with Administrative Officer if invoices match what was ordered or serviced
• Prepare all monthly and quarterly financial reports, income packets and expense packets, etc
• Monitoring and updating the Corporate Credit Card transactions and printing monthly activity reports.
• Prepare Sunday cartridge income reports, money calculations and year end cartridge reports.
• Writing receipts, collection of cash & checks and maintaining accuracy of Safeguard receipt book
• Prepare the Senior Feeding Packet in absence of Office Administrative Officer or Corp Officer
• Assist in counting all miscellaneous cash in the senior center (small kettles)
• Invoicing vendors and clients
• Assist in all financials related to Kettle Income (counting & entering kettle income and preparing kettle reports)
• Overseeing all bills and expenses are paid on time
• Maintaining an organized filing system
• Assist in reviewing and computing the yearly budget
• All other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by Corp Officer

Qualifications

• College Degree or Certification required (relating to accounting, finance, bookkeeping or related field)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English and Chinese
• Have Basic Computer Skills and are competent with software such as Microsoft Office & Excel, appropriate desktop application, and is familiar with computer and printer hardware.
• Must have prior experience with finance, bookkeeping or accounting field
• Must be available to work various shifts corresponding to Corps hours of operation