ARC Bookkeeper
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · Syracuse, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $50,000 / year
- Syracuse, NY
Job highlights
- Handle diverse accounting functions for rehabilitation centers.
- Manage budgets, payroll, receivables, and payables.
- Perform bank reconciliations and month-end reporting.
- Supervise accounting and payroll clerks.
- Support rehabilitation program through professional conduct.
About the role
About The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers
The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods, we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities, with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Bookkeeper to perform various accounting functions in support of the Finance office.
Responsibilities
The Bookkeeper will perform duties relating to the rag program, gratuity program, store database, budgets, payroll, and insurances. Other duties include completing credit applications, providing copies of tax-exempt forms to vendors, maintaining food stamp records, and following up on outstanding accounts receivables. The Bookkeeper will be responsible for adjusting journals, accounts receivable/payable, office deposits, petty cash, bank reconciliation, data backup, and month-end reports. The Bookkeeper is also responsible for the supervision of the Payroll Clerk and/or Accounting Clerk. This position will support the work therapy program component of The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Centers by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision, as directed by their Supervisor.Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree preferred) and 3-4 years of experience in finance. They must be self-motivated and able to work independently. The job requires strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting functions.Key skills/competency
Bookkeeper, Accounting, Finance, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Budgeting, Data Backup, Month-End Reports.Skills & topics
- Bookkeeper
- Accounting
- Finance
- Payroll
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budgeting
- Non-profit
- Salvation Army
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your finance and accounting experience, emphasizing bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliation skills relevant to The Salvation Army's mission.
- Showcase computer proficiency: Detail your experience with accounting software, databases, and general office applications.
- Demonstrate independence: Provide examples of how you've worked independently and managed tasks effectively in previous roles.
- Address the mission: In your cover letter or interview, express your understanding and support for The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers' mission.
Technical preparation
Master accounting software and spreadsheet skills.,Practice bank reconciliation and journal entry.,Review budgeting and financial reporting principles.,Familiarize with payroll processing.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you managed competing financial priorities.,How do you ensure accuracy in financial reporting?,Give an example of supervising a team member.,How do you maintain professional conduct in challenging environments?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary mission of The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers?
- The primary mission is to assist men and women with social and spiritual afflictions through an in-residence rehabilitation program, providing basic necessities, work therapy, counseling, and spiritual direction, funded by the collection and resale of used goods.
- What specific accounting tasks will a Bookkeeper perform at The Salvation Army?
- A Bookkeeper will handle tasks related to rag programs, gratuity programs, store databases, budgets, payroll, and insurances. They will also manage adjusting journals, accounts receivable/payable, office deposits, petty cash, bank reconciliation, data backup, and month-end reports.
- What are the minimum qualifications for the Bookkeeper role?
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate's degree is preferred, along with 3-4 years of finance experience. Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting functions are also essential.
- Will the Bookkeeper have supervisory responsibilities?
- Yes, the Bookkeeper will be responsible for the supervision of the Payroll Clerk and/or Accounting Clerk.
- How does this role contribute to the Adult Rehabilitation Centers' program?
- The Bookkeeper supports the work therapy program by providing beneficiaries with an example of professional conduct, work habits, and supervision, as directed by their Supervisor.
- Is this a remote or on-site position?
- Based on the description of managing in-residence programs and supervising staff, this is likely an on-site position at one of The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers.
- What kind of computer skills are important for this Bookkeeper role?
- Strong computer skills are required, which would typically include proficiency in accounting software, spreadsheet applications (like Excel), database management, and general office productivity tools.