Energy Assistance Services Finance Assistant

At The Salvation Army our employees are the heartbeat of our mission. We foster a community of passionate people dedicated to changing lives and bringing hope to those who need it most.

Position Summary: The EAS Finance Assistant reports to the EAS Finance Manager and is responsible for the financial administration of business services such as payment processing, reporting, coordination, reconciliation, and resolving stakeholder financial inquiries using generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Supports the EAS Finance Manager, participating in fiscal planning for the EAS program
• Prepares, analyzes and reviews financial reports for direct EAS bill payments, using generally accepted accounting principles
• Issues checks, records payments to client accounts or organizational ledgers, and assists with compliance auditing of payment requests
• Verifies and pays invoices, executes checks, reconciles balances and maintains records
• Sets up and maintains vendors or suppliers in the accounting systems
• Helps maintain data completeness and quality of financial data
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience: 

• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related field
• Experience with low-income populations (preferred)

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: 

• Adherence to professional code of ethics
• Maintain confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of information
• Familiarity with Salvation Army policies and procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint.
• Willingness to learn new software as needed.

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Complete Safe From Harm training and keep current as needed.

Full Time (40 hours)

The Salvation Army offers the following benefits:

• Health Care Benefits which include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Flexible spending accounts
• AFLAC
• Voluntary life insurance benefits
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Pet Insurance
• Pension contributions (currently 6.0% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
• Vesting starts after three years of employment, 100% vested after five years of employment
• The Salvation Army also offers a 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan in which you may participate immediately, with approved vendors. There is currently no organizational match for 403(b) contributions.
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off which includes:
• Sick days begin accruing the first of the month following 30 days of employment and you may begin to use accrued sick days once available. 
• Up to (6) earned sick days per year may be used as discretionary days.
• Vacation begins accruing the first of the month after one full calendar month after employment begins, and you may begin to use vacation days after (90) days of employment. 
• The accrual rate is based upon years of service and approved hours worked.
• You will receive up to 2 personal days per year based on date of hire.
• Birthday off with pay.  
• Paid holidays are effective immediately.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.  Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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.