Bookkeeper - Senior Center Finance & Reporting

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

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