Business Office Clerk

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity.

Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Core Values The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda has four core values:

Hope: We give hope through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Service: We reach out to support others without discrimination.
Dignity: We respect and value each other, recognizing everyone’s worth.
Stewardship: We responsibly manage the resources entrusted to us.

Position Purpose summary:   

The incumbent will be responsible for aiding members of the Business Department in day-to-day administrative functions.

This is a permanent full-time position at 40 hours per week, with shifts from Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with computers including Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Databases
• Communicates well in person, via e-mail or on the phone

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process.  If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Internal Applicants, please advise your supervisor of your intentions as soon as you know your application is being considered- normally at the stage where you are being interviewed.

1. Accounting:

• Process vehicle monthly charges and invoices in TEM
• Assist prepare bank and gift certificate reconciliations monthly
• Assist receipt and control for use of all gift cards
• Prepare drafts for various reconciliations including the bank and various sub-ledger reconciliations and applicable government reports
• File and organize employee monthly credit card expenses and invoices for the TEM system
• Input to EAH systems
• Provide photocopying services and receipting of all incoming cheques for deposit

1. Trustee:

• Assist in the preparation of accounting reports for each client and distribute accordingly
• Assist in the review of cheques as processed by the trustee caseworker

1. Administration:

• Answer phone, respond to general inquiries, and transfers calls, as necessary
• Open and distribute in-coming mail and processes out-going mail including materials of a confidential nature; receives parcel(s) and distributes to the appropriate person(s)
• Maintain current fixed asset inventory
• Maintain office supply inventory and orders, as necessary
• Maintain provincial insurance and registration for all Salvation Army vehicles
• Maintain current drivers list for auto liability policy
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Qualifications and Certifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Experience and Skilled Knowledge Requirements  

• One year of prior related experience, including, experience dealing with office equipment and tools, and financial management systems would be an asset