CN5FBOKE - Bookkeeper

Main Salvation Army; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Chico is seeking an organized administrative professional to manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll, gifts-in-kind, and daily sales reports. The role requires confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to support HR and office operations.

The successful candidate will handle mail processing, vendor filing, and payroll tasks while adhering to security procedures and mission alignment. California driver’s license may be required for vehicle duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Must agree to criminal background check.
• General knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional etiquette and presence.
• Excellent organizational skills, including time-management and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to receive and follow instruction.
• Willing to support the Salvation Army mission.
• Have a personal computer and telephone for work; calculator/10-key and printer used daily.
• Must possess California Class C Driver's license for vehicle duties.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Handle Payroll, Gifts-in-Kind, and Daily Sales Reports.
• Open, sort and date-stamp mail and prepare backup copies.
• Follow security procedures related to ARP program beneficiaries and staff.
• Provide HR support as needed.
• Maintain vendor filing system and related records.
• Assist with POs, AR/AP, payroll reconciliation, reports and forms as assigned.
• Compile information for required reports and forms.
• Perform other duties to support Chico Corps & ARP administrative offices.

Skills

Accounting basics

Accounts payable/receivable

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Instruction following

Computer literacy

Payroll processing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calculator/10 Key

Personal computer

Printer

Telephone

Driver's license (CA)

Job description

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is a programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for processing all Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Gifts-in-Kind, and Daily Sales Reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Open, sort and date-stamp received and process incoming mail.
• Process Accounts Payable and make copies of backup as needed.
• Follow all Security procedures as it relates to ARP program beneficiaries and staff.
• Provide support to HR as needed
• Maintain accurate and commonly understood vender filing system.
• Assist in processing and reconciling all DSR's, Purchase Orders, AP/AR billing and Payroll.
• Assist with compiling all necessary information, reports and forms as assigned.
• Other duties and responsibilities as needed for the overall operation and success of the Chico Coprs & ARP administrative offices.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and other Abelites needed:

• High School Diploma
• High degree of confidentiality
• Must agree to criminal background check
• General knowledge of accounting principles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional etiquette and presence
• Excellent organizational skills, including time-management and attention to detail
• Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks.
• Ability to receive and follow instruction
• Willing to support the mission of the Salvation Army
• Personal Computer
• Telephone
• Calculator/ 10 Key
• Printer

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a mostly sedentary position where it may be necessary to sit and work at the computer and keyboard for hours at minimal interruption, with the exception of accepted break periods.
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with our without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the positions. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy request as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Drives License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
• Complete the Salvation Army vehicle course training.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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