Nonprofit Accounting Clerk: Bookkeeping & Admin

The Salvation Army; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk in daily finance office functions. You will perform clerical duties, process invoices, manage daily sales records, and assist with petty cash and tokens.

The role requires a High School diploma, strong organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Prior related experience is preferred, with opportunities to learn and grow within a respected nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize, with attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• 2 years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Call each store to obtain daily sales, volunteer, and production numbers and enter into spreadsheets.
• Review daily sales sheet for accuracy and balance; document discrepancies and attach validated deposits.
• Create and mail welfare sales invoices; follow up to collect payments and record in accounting.
• Act as custodian for petty cash and manage token/ticket systems as required.
• Enter daily bale production summaries and warehouse memo sales into the respective systems.
• Submit forms for permits as needed by managers or supervisors.
• Maintain daily mail distribution and order office supplies as needed.
• Type and mail thank you letters to donors based on provided receipts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Administrator.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support Bookkeeper and Payroll Clerk in daily finance office functions. You will perform clerical duties, process invoices, manage daily sales records, and assist with petty cash and tokens.

The role requires a High School diploma, strong organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Prior related experience is preferred, with opportunities to learn and grow within a respected nonprofit organization.