Bookkeeper

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Bookkeeper for the Lubbock, Texas Corps.
 
Job Summary

Performs bookkeeping and accounting tasks for a local unit; applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

Posts and maintains a variety of ledgers; enters income and expense data into computerized financial systems; proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness; prepares and makes journal

entries, balances accounts and prepares reports. Transfers totals from ledger accounts to routine financial statements; prepares journal vouchers and posts data from general ledger to monthly financial reports - Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliation, Mileage, Self-Denial, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc. Prepares checks; processes vouchers

received from local corrections centers; enters data; obtains authorized signatures on checks and distributes/mails checks; prepares and files necessary back-up paperwork. Posts and maintains accounts payable ledger; receives, dates, stamps, obtains approval stamp, and codes all invoices;

matches invoices with appropriate back-up paperwork and purchase order; enters data into the accounts payable system; runs reports weekly to determine bills that are due; enters cash payments into the computer per policy; runs checks, records disbursements in all cash ledgers, and distributes/mails checks. Posts and maintains accounts receivable ledger; receives invoice payments and verifies amount due; prepares receipts, stamps checks, posts payments, runs reports, and completes and files deposit slips; determines source of funds and makes appropriate entry into cash books; maintains records of amounts receivable from Divisional Headquarters,

Territorial Headquarters, other units and vendors. Receives, records, and deposits cash receipts; prepares daily tabulations and reports of cash receipts; distributes receipts to proper funds; makes daily entries into cash receipts ledger; makes adjusting entries as necessary i.e. voids checks and bank charges, etc.; prepare checks for deposit; reconciles bank balance to book balance; travels to make daily bank deposits; works with Store Managers to ensure that daily sales reports and Z Tapes are recorded and filed correctly; ensures that stores are depositing income/revenue daily per policy. Maintains a running file to collect all necessary grant/contract financial documentation and works with Director of Social Services to prepare RFR to be filed each month. Classifies receipts and disbursements in accordance with established codes; maintains billing and posting of charges and credits to accounts; prepares summary reports. posts payments of expenditures; issues checks as necessary; maintains specified fund accounts and verifies daily deposits. Prepares Divisional Headquarters remittance forms listing monies owed for insurance, statewide and support service,

retirement, property income and expense, vehicle replacement, and miscellaneous.  

Prepares and balances bank reconciliations and copies financial statements; prepares monthly financial reports for board meeting. Maintains checking accounts by making timely deposits, tracking bank balance and reconciling accounts; follows-up with bank to resolve errors; maintains complete file of deposit slips and cancelled checks. Provides assistance in preparing for and performing routine audits; prepares audit worksheets; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; works with officer to prepares a response to items in the audit report. Maintains and balances assigned petty cash fund; maintains

and balances gift card inventory per policy; receives and verifies vouchers to be paid ensuring authorized signature of approval is present; prepares back-up paperwork for new checks to be written and cashes checks received. Oversees/manages the seasonal process of counting/booking/reporting Red Kettle Campaign funds. Assists with seasonal program events as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices and of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of modern data entry methods as they pertain to bookkeeping functions. Ability to effectively utilize computerized bookkeeping/accounting systems/software.  

Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of financial accounting systems and procedures. Ability to prepare routine and special financial reports and records. Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of assigned functionalized accounts. Ability to maintain the confidential nature of the work.
 
Education and Experience 

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business administration, or related field, and at least two years experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications 

Valid State Drivers License

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform routine mathematical computations.Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, and adding machine. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with breaks in concentration. Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines. Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision. Duties are usually performed seated.  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
 

Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
 
Additional Information
Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay available.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an emmployee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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