Bookkeeper

Overview

The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters is hiring a Bookkeeper and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low-cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Location: 25 Shawmut Rd., Canton, MA

Hours/week: 35 hours per week

Exemption: Non-exempt

Pay Range: $26.37 to $31.32 per hour

*starting pay varies depending on experience and qualifications*

Responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, including the proper tracking of all income and expenses, reviewing the general ledger, preparing reports, managing budgets , performing bank reconciliations, and conducting financial analysis for all assigned Corps.    

Duties & Responsibilities:

CENTRALIZED CORPS RESPONSIBILITIES:

a) Handles the accounting for all assigned Corps, supported by additional training from the Corps Accounting Manager for select accounting duties. .

b) Reviews for assigned Corps all expense data entered by data clerks before it is posted. Submits corrections to the clerks and ensures revisions are made.

c) Review for assigned Corps all income and enters into accounting system.

d) Prepare the cash requirements report and process checks for payment of liabilities, as directed by the Corps Officers.

e) Reviews payroll entries and ensures information is properly recorded in the Corps Accounts assigned. Provides direction to the data clerk, as needed.

f) Reconciles bank statements for all assigned accounts monthly and presents the same to the Corps Officer for review and signature. Ensures that all outstanding items are resolved on a timely basis.

g) Responsible for review all balance sheet accounts monthly and follow-up related to same to keep them current and clear.

h) Processes monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports and maintains permanent records in an orderly fashion as well as transmits required data.

i) Prepares subsidiary records required for third party billings to be reviewed by supervisor.

j) Reviews the accounting records for accuracy and provides analyses monthly.

k) Take lead role in budget preparation for assigned Corps with the support of the Corps Officer.

l) Prepares monthly billings for contracts.

m) Assists with other accounting related duties as requested.

n) Take lead role in ensuring timely and thoroughly reviewed year end closings for assigned Corps.

o) Maintain working knowledge of the Accounting System and all upgrades.

p) Ensure tithing and donor related income are properly recorded and tracked

q) Prepare Year End statements on tithing.

r) Process necessary journal entries to maintain the accounts in good order to be reviewed by supervisor.

s) Review Support Service for accuracy and entry into accounting system. Ensure that payments to DHQ are timely

t) Assist with audit preparation, be available for questions and research requested by the auditor (s).

u) Responsible for learning and understanding The Salvation Army policies, procedures, and protocols.

v) Prepare reports/budgets required for outside and internal funding opportunities assisted by the Corps Accounting Manager, as needed.

w) Ensure that gifts in kind are recorded on a monthly basis.

x) Notify Supervisor of any accounting delays, anomalies, or concerns as they occur or become evident.

y) Serve as back-up for Corps Accounting Staff, in their absence.

z) Attend meetings as requested

aa) Perform other duties as assigned to support the Corps and co-workers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:

Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred

Work Experience:

• Bookkeeper with 1–5 years of hands-on experience supporting financial operations, including data entry, reconciliations, and report preparation
• Early career bookkeeper with practical experience in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting accounting functions

Other Qualifications:

• Proficient in computer applications, with advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational financial information with a high level of discretion and integrity
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively

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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.