Assistant Bookkeeper Jobs in Angleton, TX (NOW HIRING)

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith based organization, has a job opening for Assistant Bookkeeper/Payroll.
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 posting, checking entries, issuing checks, balancing accounts, and preparing financial reports for assigned accounts. Prepares and maintains financial records in an accurate, complete, and timely manner ensuring the integrity, security, and accountability of the financial records in accordance with established Salvation Army policies, procedures, and state and federal laws. Attends weekly store managers meeting. Processes daily sales information through the appropriate software including integration of information into Great Plains Accounting. Trains store managers and store personnel of proper policy and procedures for Cash Register Sales and Deposits. Ensures timely submission of daily sales report. Oversees the cash register policies and procedures. Troubleshoot problems with the cash register system and provides assistance for Accounting/Casher Register support.
Payroll Responsibilities
Knowledge of general practices and procedures of payroll processing. Balances all payrolls to General Ledger. Reviews all timesheets for accuracy; enters missing employee's work time. Reviews bi-weekly payroll register for accuracy and corrections. Tracks time and attendance. Reconciles benefits deductions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping. Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures. Knowledge of computer spreadsheet software and word processing software. Knowledge, skills and ability to successfully communicate, both verbally and in writing, in the English language. Ability to read and comprehend manuals and written instructions. Ability to maintain the confidential nature of related information. Ability to alphabetize, organize, and maintain various files. Ability to process financial and other documents in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Education and Experience
Some college and two to five years of progressively responsible experience in a general office environment with accounting and/or bookkeeping responsibilities, minimum of two years of general payroll experience or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to perform mathematical calculations. Ability to perform routine and complex mathematical computations repeatedly, rapidly and accurately. Ability to successfully meet tight deadlines. Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer. Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically. Ability to operate general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer and adding machine. Ability to efficiently, effectively, and successfully work on multiple projects at the same time. Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
Limited physical effort required associated with sitting, walking, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, typing, 75% to 100% of the work time, and carrying light objects (usually less than 25 lbs.) 5-15% of work time.
Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Additional Information
All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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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.
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