Position: Accounts Payable Clerk

Department: Finance Department

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full time, 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Reporting Relationship: Assistant Controller - Division

Salary and Grade:$24.38 per hour; 76, Non-Exempt  

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• 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
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:

Responsible for the processing of all phases of accounts payable to all Divisional funds. Maintains the accuracy of all disbursements entered into the Serenic accounting system.

Description of Position:      

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, approval, prior payment history.
• Resolve issues, discrepancies with vendor, program staff.
• Enter invoice data into accounting software
• Ensure W-9s are complete prior to new vendor set-up
• Mail checks and file voucher copies with backup information
• Process remittances where applicable
• Research statements, vendor inquiries, program inquiries, payment issues
• Back-up accounts payable for Philadelphia & Corps funds
• Review of SmartData transactions assuring accuracy of coding
• Responsible for monthly review and research of aged AP report old outstanding items, following up with responsible employees
• Responsible for the processing of the Verizon bill
• Back-up for Remote Deposit check capture
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:     

•  A high school graduate; some college preferred, with emphasis in Finance/Accounting; or at least 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Broad knowledge of all accounting, financial, and business principles.
• Intermediate competency of computer software including Word and Excel.
• Strategic thinker and effective decision maker.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple levels of operations.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environment.
• As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.Child Protection Clearances PA Act 153 requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks prior to employment: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 along with renewals every five years.
• Must have an understanding of, appreciation for, and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.          

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department 3/11/25.
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

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.

Requisition No. 2358