Position: Administrative Finance Clerk

Department: Finance Department

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Reporting Relationship: Divisional Accountant A/R

Salary and Grade:$24.04 per hour; 77, 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:

The Administrative Finance Clerk (AFC) provides general assistance for the administrative and financial operations of the Divisional Finance Department.

Description of Position:      

• Prepare journal entries.
• Prepare deposits.
• Serve as the back-up for Payroll, as necessary.
• Serve as the back-up for check & ACH run, as necessary.
• Serve as primary petty cash handler
• Responsible for taking divisional bank deposits to the bank.
• Renew and distribute vehicle registrations.
• Maintain and distribute fleet insurance documentation.
• Maintain and arrange the annual update of Quarters inventory list.
• Process Motor Vehicle Requests & distribute violations & recalls.
• Maintain banking Power of Attorney records and correspondence for changes, as well as processing Power of Attorney documents for incoming Officers, as necessary.
• Process Certificates of Insurance, as requested.
• Responsible for the upkeep of archived files – arranging for shredding when appropriate.
• Manage the Finance Department’s internal and external correspondence.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:     

•  High school diploma; college experience a plus.
• At least two years experience in office work or business school; certification is a plus.
• Possess basic Accounting knowledge – preference of previous financial clerk positions.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Programs, particularly Excel
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgement.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in a warm, gracious and professional manner.
• 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 6/24/25.
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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.

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