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The Salvation Army Corps. Accounts Payable Accountant in Canton, Massachusetts
Overview
The Salvation Army’s Divisional Headquarters in Canton, MA is hiring a Corps. Accounts Payable Accountant and offers excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:
Generous paid time off every year that includes: vacation and sick time, holidays, and up to 3 personal days.
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
Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
Location : Canton, MA
Pay Range : Up to $27 per hour
Responsible for financial record keeping for all expenditures and assisting the Corps Officer (s) with budgets and reports.
Education Requirements
Associate degree in accounting preferred or four years of accounts payable experienceWork Experience
Minimum four years of experience in accounting proceduresNon-profit experience preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
Review all corps invoices to be paid, verify the total and amount to be paid.
Contact vendors for past due invoice copies and/or payment concerns and issues
Prepare, assign accounting codes, and enter invoices for corps into the current accounting system
Process all accounts payable, assuring that all expenses are met in a timely manner
Print checks and verify against the invoice for accuracy (vendor, address, amount, etc)
Prepare checks for mailing to vendors and file vouchers
Ensure all entries are made in advance of monthly and fiscal year closing deadlines
Maintain an organized filing system for each corps
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain the smooth operation of the department
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – especially Excel, Word, and Outlook
Knowledge of basic accounting procedures
Self-motivated, detail oriented and driven
Must have good written and oral communication and organizational skills
Must maintain a high level of confidentiality
Physical Requirements
Sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or occasional continuous basis.
Grasp, push, pull objects such as reference materials, files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.
Ability to load and to change settings, devices, fixtures, on various equipment used in and around an office environment
Operate telephone and other electronic communication devices.
Operate various other office equipment including personal computers, copiers, fax machines, and scanning equipment.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to travel throughout the Division via car, train, or airplane.
Ability to be creative, original, intuitive, and perceptive.
Ability to think logically and critically.
Ability to envision a project from beginning to end.
Ability to solve complex problems, make appropriate judgments and decisions
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. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
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.
Job LocationsUS-MA-Canton
Job ID 2025-13806
Category Accounting
Type Regular Full-Time