Accountant,Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk,Accounting Assistant Job Happy Valley Oregon USA,Accounting

Location: Happy Valley

Recruiting Opportunity Closes: 10.19.2026

Hourly Wage: $27.50

Hours Per Week: 40

Status:
Non-Exempt / Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Department:
Finance

Position Title:
Accountant

The Salvation Army 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.

Recruiting Accommodation Statement:

To obtain assistance with accommodations related to the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) concerning your application process, please contact or email thq.reporting.linevationarmy.org, attention Donna Campagnolo.

BASIC

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to do data entry for DHQ Finance Department while ensuring that all policy and procedure guidelines are upheld while advising other staff and guiding them to a be a consistent team unit in practice and execution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in development and training of best practices
Audit preparation
Utilize Report Software – Shelby, VIVID
Journal preparation
Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Receivable in a timely manor
Processing and data entry of Corps Accounts Payable in a timely manor
Processing of check batches in a timely manor
Review vouchers for policy and procedures and General Ledger coding
Understanding of how the Chart of Accounts works and how to code
Special projects as assigned by Assistant Controller
Responsible for the most advanced Corps data entry
Mentor and review Corps employees
Assist with quarterly reconciliations
Generating Reports
Prepare some reconciliation spreadsheets
Gifts in Kind / Reach review
Vendor Maintenance
Aged AP/AR outstanding item analysis
Other related duties as assigned.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Answer the telephone, transfer calls, and take messages.
Direct communication with Corps by Phone and Outlook.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED.

Associate degree, bachelor’s degree or Accounting Certification from an accredited college or trade school. preferred.

Two years’ experience in the accounting field. With Accounting Degree or Certification, less experience will be considered.

Two to four years’ experience in an advanced accounting position preferred.

Must be computer literate and able to work in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook or email program with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Experience with Shelby and Vivid software preferred.

Must be able to understand, follow and receive English written and oral instructions.

Ability to speak, read, comprehend, write and communicate effectively in the English language and in a professional manner.

Ability to maintain patience and courtesy in dealing with a wide range of people and their needs.

Must be well organized, self-motivated, flexible, and possess good people skills.

Ability to address multiple projects in a time sensitive manner is essential.

Must possess the self-discipline necessary to perform repetitive tasks without lowering quality of work.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to maintain highest level of security in addressing oral and written communications as well as the filing of correspondence to protect the integrity.

OTHER:

Include but not limited to the following:

Perform tasks auxiliary to bookkeeping functions, which may include written correspondence, special report preparation, attendance at meetings, etc.

Other duties as assigned that relates to the successful operation of the Finance Department.

Working Conditions:

This position requires long periods of sitting at a desk using a personal computer with screen…

Accountant, Bookkeeper​/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant

Accountant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting Assistant