Administrative Assistant

DEPARTMENT

Administration

Administrative Assistant

Temporary Part‑time - 29 Hours

Internal Candidate Identified

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

• High School or GED - some college preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the following fields: secretarial, customer service, office administration

• Detail oriented
• Self starter
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic with ability to model and maintain excellent time management skills and schedule adherence
• Strong use of the English language in verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent telephone skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with emphasis on effectively working in a team environment and with a diverse population
• Must be able to cooperate with The Salvation Army policies and procedures and possess a willingness to follow these as required by The Salvation Army headquarters and administration
• Customer service mindset
• General accounting or bookkeeping knowledge
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Proficient typing skills
• Good grasp of Salvation Army business and finance protocols
• In accordance with TSA Substance Abuse Policy and Drug Free Workplace policy—non‑use of any substance, including alcohol or any drug which might affect the health, safety, or well‑being of a client, the public, other workers, and self while on the job or on Salvation Army premises
• Must have a valid Montana State Driver's license and ability to pass TSA MVR check and in‑house driving test
• Must complete and adhere to Protecting the Mission requirements and guidelines, including the ability to pass a TSA background check
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential

• Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Demonstrated experience working with email software required;
  Microsoft Outlook helpful
• Working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs (such as Great Plains, National Statistics System, Kettle Program, Portfolio) with basic training
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment such as copy machine, fax machine, multiple phone line system, printers, etc.

Provide administrative support to the Corps Officers and provide support to Helena Corps to help ensure the administrative needs of the corps are served.

• Screening Corps Officers phone calls and determining the most appropriate resolution (directing the call, taking a message, assisting the caller)
• Making phone calls as requested
• Preparing and sending correspondence as requested
• Filing
• Preparing materials as requested (i.e. printing and copying etc.)
• Running reports and compiling information/statistics as requested (i.e. GIK, TLP deposit log, Gift Card Inventory)
• Sort, process and record all incoming mail with a second person
• Complete all departmental filing (i.e. invoices, social services, HR, payroll)
• Code all bills for approval by Corps Officer, scan and submit to AP Workflow
• Maintain vendor files
• Maintain control and records of petty cash fund (including receipts) maintain appropriate level of cash on hand, balance monthly, request replenishment as needed
• Maintain and control gas/credit cards of local businesses for purchasing supplies
• Coordinate employee usage of company credit cards (not to include Chase Corporate Credit cards)
• Prepare deposits (including sending income to Portfolio lockbox) and do the banking using a corps vehicle or submitting personal vehicle mileage for reimbursement. If unable to go to the bank, make arrangements with CO's to make deposit
• Maintain and control tithes—input tithes to Stewardship database preferably weekly but no later than monthly
• In coordination with DHQ, ensure the processing of new hire electronic paperwork and submit through TSAMM for approval
• Prepare and process all new hire forms…