Assistant Bookkeeper​/Payroll

Houston, TX 1015 HEMPHILL ST. 77007, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Posted Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 4:00 AM

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for Assistant Bookkeeper/Payroll
.

Performs specialized clerical and bookkeeping tasks in the recording and maintenance of precise fiscal records and financial data. Applies fundamental bookkeeping knowledge and skills to varied bookkeeping tasks such as posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts. Prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner ensuring the integrity, security, and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws.

Attends weekly store managers meeting. Processes daily sales information through the appropriate software including integration of information into Great Plains Accounting. Trains store managers and store personnel of proper policy and procedures for Cash Register Sales and Deposits. Ensures timely submission of daily sales report. Oversees the cash register policies and procedures. Troubleshoot problems with the cash register system and provides assistance for Accounting/Casher Register support.

• Knowledge of general practices and procedures of payroll processing.
• Balances all payrolls to General Ledger.
• Reviews all timesheets for accuracy; enters missing employee’s work time.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll register for accuracy and corrections.
• Tracks time and attendance.
• Reconciles benefits deductions.

• Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices of applications to accounting transactions.
• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Knowledge, skills and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain the confidential nature of related information.
• Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files.
• Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Some college and two to five years of progressively responsible experience in a general office environment with accounting and/or bookkeeping responsibilities, minimum of two years of general payroll experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to type and keypunch information into a computer.
• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time; duties usually performed seated but may include standing or walking.
• Work involves limited physical effort with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, typing (typically 75% to 100% of work time) and carrying light objects (< 25 lbs) 5-15% of work time.
• Work is performed in a normal office environment with little or no exposure to adverse conditions.

• All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
• To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
• Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Houston, TX 1015 HEMPHILL ST. 77007, Houston, Texas, United States of America