Full Time Junior Accountant

The Salvation Army Southern California is seeking a Full Time Junior Accountant to support its DHQ Finance Department. The role performs accounting data entry, journal and reconciliation preparation, audit support, account payable and receivable processing, report generation, and assists with training and reviewing accounting staff.

What you'll do:

• Utilize Accounting Software
• Audit preparation
• Utilize Report Software
• Journal preparation
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Receivable in a timely manor
• Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Payable in a timely manor
• Processing of check batches in a timely manor
• Review vouchers for policy and procedures and General Ledger coding
• Understanding of how the Chart of Accounts works and how to code
• Special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller
• Responsible for the most advanced Corps data entry
• Mentor and review Corps employees

What they're looking for:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years' experience in the accounting field. With Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered
• Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills
• Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential
• Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity
• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis