Overview

Location: Divisional Headquarters, Finance Department (Hartford, CT)

Status: Non-exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Scope & Purpose of Position: Process expenses from all Corps and Area Services into the accounting package while adhering to The Salvation Army’s accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Apply accounting principles and practices following standardized, well-established procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
• Institute safeguards to ensure the integrity and maintenance of the accounting system.
• Assist Corps Officers with the preparation of financial-related materials for audits.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures.
• Input financial-related data into computer system and maintain financial reports and records related to programs.
• Maintain an unpaid invoice file; input invoices and other unpaid data into accounts payable module after invoices/data have been reviewed by Corps Officer for accuracy and code to proper accounts and departments within the program.
• Maintain and oversee maintenance of financial documents (check vouchers, payroll, etc.).
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Record and post expenses into the computer system. The Corps Officers shall then advise as to which payables are to be processed based on the availability of funds.
• Provide coverage for the Accounts Receivable Clerks.
• Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in The Salvation Army’s Employee Manual.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting/Business Management or 3 years of experience highly preferred.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
• Should be well organized, show strong initiative, and effective follow through.
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but he/she is required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program to full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, including...

• Comprehensive health care coverage, including dental/vision/hearing, with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Employer-funded pension plan (100% vested after five years of eligible service)
• Telehealth/online doctor visits
• $20K Basic Life Insurance including grief counseling services, funeral planning services, and will/power of attorney/legal document preparation (no cost to employee) 
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage (no cost to employee)
• Long-term disability coverage
• Supplemental insurance coverage options (Aflac, homeowners, auto, and pet insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care
• 403(b) tax-deferred annuity plan
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and marriage leave
• Eligibility for the federal government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a great purpose! 

Learn more about The Salvation Army's Southern New England Division at https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/ 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.