Job Description

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

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.

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