Finance Admin & Junior Accounting Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Sacramento, CA, to support the Finance Department with various tasks, including data entry, audit preparation, and general administrative duties. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A high school diploma is required and 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field is preferred. This role offers a chance to work within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the accounting field or equivalent education is required (2 years).
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Self-discipline to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Divisional Finance Secretary and team.
• Assist with data entry, audit preparation, and financial reconciliations.
• Manage documentation and filing in compliance with audit standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Patience and courtesy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Shelby software

Vivid software

Job description

A charitable organization is seeking an Administrative Assistant in Sacramento, CA, to support the Finance Department with various tasks, including data entry, audit preparation, and general administrative duties. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A high school diploma is required and 2 years of experience in accounting or a related field is preferred. This role offers a chance to work within a mission-driven environment.