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

Status: Non-exempt, Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30 am – 4:00 pm 

Scope 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. 

• 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 with the preparation of financial-related materials for audits.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures.
• Input financial-related data into computer systems and maintain financial reports and records related to programs.
• Maintain an unpaid invoice file; input invoices and other delinquent data into the accounts payable module after invoices/data have been reviewed for accuracy and coded to proper accounts and departments within the program.
• Maintain and oversee maintenance of financial documents (check vouchers, payroll, etc.).
• Always maintain strict confidentiality.
• Record and post expenses into the computer system.
• Provide coverage for the Accounts Receivable Clerks.

• An associate degree in accounting or business management, or three years of experience, is 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 have adequate follow-through.
• Valid driver’s license that meets The Salvation Army insurance requirements.
• Will respect and promote the interests of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith, but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits 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, inspiring you to make a difference every day! 

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.