Bookkeeper - HR-NE_Administration-101

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

Job Summary

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 administering the day-to-day operations the Great Plains Accounting Program by using functionalized double-entry accounting package, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports; prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner while ensuring the integrity, security and accountability of The Salvation Army financial accounts.

Handles day to day Human Resources operations for the command and interfaces with DHQ on all matters necessary for escalation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices and of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of modern data entry methods as they pertain to bookkeeping functions.

Knowledge of modern of modern office methods, procedures, and practices. Knowledge of financial accounting systems and procedures. Ability to prepare routine and special financial reports and records. Ability to obtain numerical totals and balances and to verify information from complex forms and transform to computers or manual reports.

Ability to accept fiscal responsibility of assigned functionalized accounts. Knowledge of the Southern Territory "Workers Together" manual.

Education and Experience

Two year college or technical school degree in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field, and two year’s experience in the performance of bookkeeping and related work with some exposure to data entry methods, any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have a valid driver's license When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability.

Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!