Description DEPARTMENT: FINANCE POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTING CLERK Ii STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY: $23.00 - $27.00 DOE Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community! The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it's a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team. In other words, we're committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need! GENERAL STATEMENT: The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: At least 5 years of experience in a business and computer based accounting environment. An associate's degree in business accounting is a plus Ability to build and maintain spreadsheets KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Ability to research and confirm TSA policy High degree of accounting or bookkeeping knowledge Detail oriented; having a strong attention to detail Team player; polite, courteous and respectful of others Excellent customer service mindset Excellent use of verbal and written communication Excellent telephone and personable skills Strong analytical and research skills Proficient typing and key pad skills Independent decision making Ability and willingness to keep information confidential Must be able to retain training that is given SOFTWARE-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of the capabilities and functions of a Accounting Financial Software Skilled in the purposeful use of Microsoft Suite SCOPE OF POSITION: Works to meet the mission of the Salvation Army and NW-AK/DHQ Finance Dept. Make decisions independently and exhibits a high degree of time management skills Maintains a more frequent flow of communication with corps officers and administrative staff with a full understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures. Primarily reports to Assistant Controller ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Process payables and income pertaining to assigned portfolio Includes verifiying all back-up is in place prior to posting May consist of payroll manual checks Process assigned check runs Independently research and successfully resolve issues pertaining to payables and income Must know how to read the chart of accounts and determine correct coding Establish and maintain electronic files Create professional communications and relationships with the field Back up other clerk(s) in the event of an absence Research W-9 and resolve Vendor Card set up issues Complete all Corps related filing if needed Other duties as assigned PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead Ability to operate telephone Ability to operate a desktop or laptop computer Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes) Ability to access and produce information from a computer Ability to understand w