Junior Accountant: Payroll & Grants Support

Torrance Corps; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Junior Accountant at The Salvation Army Division Headquarters in Sacramento will support the Finance Department with payroll processing, timekeeping verification, wage garnishments and journal entries. The role includes assisting with seasonal payroll and financial analyses on government grants within the Del Oro and Golden State Divisions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with an associate/bachelor's degree or accounting certification preferred, and two years’ accounting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associates Degree, bachelor's degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school. preferred.
• Two years' experience in the accounting field. With an Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.
• Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Shelby accounting software and/or Ultipro payroll software preferred.
• Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.
• Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Pay employees by calculating pay and deductions and issuing checks.
• Assist locations in collecting and verifying timekeeping information for employees.
• Process wage garnishments.
• Generate payroll registers.
• Assist with seasonal (Christmas and Camp) payroll.
• Perform financial analyses on government grants.
• Process mobile bank deposits.
• Post and process journal entries.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned.
• Assist with audit preparation for external and internal audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager or Controller.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Shelby accounting software

Ultipro payroll software

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Accounting Certification

Job description

The Junior Accountant at The Salvation Army Division Headquarters in Sacramento will support the Finance Department with payroll processing, timekeeping verification, wage garnishments and journal entries. The role includes assisting with seasonal payroll and financial analyses on government grants within the Del Oro and Golden State Divisions.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with an associate/bachelor's degree or accounting certification preferred, and two years’ accounting