Office Assistant
The Office Assistant will support the Director of Business and Silicon Valley Administrators.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Support Director of Business in reviewing internal accounting systems across departments
- Process and submit Month-End Financial Reports to DHQ
- Track income and expenses for grants, contracts, and donations
- Enter payroll weekly and assist with payroll processing
- Process accounts payable and ensure proper documentation
- Implement and monitor financial and inventory controls
- Manage and reconcile Petty Cash Fund
- Process and log donations
- Assist with daily, monthly, and annual accounting tasks
Accounts Receivable :
Process and deposit income from all sources; issue and distribute receiptsPrepare and send income reports to Divisional Finance; allocate funds appropriatelyEnsure all income is handled per policy, including dual staff verificationAccounts Payable :
Process and verify invoices, reimbursements, and financial assistanceEnsure receipts and approvals are submitted with check requestsSubmit approved expenses to DHQ Finance for timely paymentVolunteer Department :
Maintain volunteer files and update PTM spreadsheetAssist with orientations and provide ongoing support to Volunteer CoordinatorGeneral Duties :
Maintain office equipment and shredder schedulePerform clerical tasksPrepare and send daily mail; monitor postage supplyProvide administrative support to Silicon Valley Administrators and Director of BusinessSupport meetings (e.g., Advisory Board) : food, setup, minutes, cleanupAssist with calendar schedulingSupport HR functionsOrganize and manage Angel Tree and Adopt-a-Family programs.Other related duties as requiredEducation and Experience :
Valid Driver's License (required)Experience in booking, management or relevant field (required)Associate degree in accounting, business, or related field (preferred)Skills and Abilities :
Strong verbal and written communicationExcellent time managementProblem & math solving skillsSolid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and relevant legislationProficient in Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, and databasesExcellent organizational & planning skillsEquipment Used :
Modern Office Equipment and Relevant SoftwarePhysical Requirements :
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)ADA Statement :
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army :
Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.
At-Will :
Any employment relationship with this organization is of an "at-will" nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this "at will" employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.