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CN5FBOKE - Bookkeeper

The Salvation Army

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Location
Chico, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Class C Driver's License

Job overview

The Salvation Army bookkeeper processes accounts payable and receivable, payroll, Gifts-in-Kind, and Daily Sales Reports. The role also supports HR, maintains vendor files, and assists with billing, purchase orders, reconciliations, and administrative reporting. Candidates need a high school diploma, accounting knowledge, computer literacy, and a valid California Class C driver's license; a criminal background check and Salvation Army vehicle course training are also required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ProcessingComputer LiteracyMicrosoft OfficeAccounting PrinciplesConfidentialityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProfessional EtiquetteOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailMultitaskingFollowing InstructionsLifting 30 Lbs

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCriminal Background CheckCalifornia Class C Driver's LicenseSalvation Army Vehicle Course Training

Full job description

Description

General Statement

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church and the ultimate goal of all programs is a programs is spiritual regeneration of all people.

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for processing all Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, Gifts-in-Kind, and Daily Sales Reports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Open, sort and date-stamp received and process incoming mail.

  • Process Accounts Payable and make copies of backup as needed.

  • Follow all Security procedures as it relates to ARP program beneficiaries and staff.

  • Provide support to HR as needed

  • Maintain accurate and commonly understood vender filing system.

  • Assist in processing and reconciling all DSR's, Purchase Orders, AP/AR billing and Payroll.

  • Assist with compiling all necessary information, reports and forms as assigned.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as needed for the overall operation and success of the Chico Coprs & ARP administrative offices.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and other Abelites needed:

  • High School Diploma

  • High degree of confidentiality

  • Computer literate, in Windows environment (Microsoft Office)

  • Must agree to criminal background check

  • General knowledge of accounting principles

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Professional etiquette and presence

  • Excellent organizational skills, including time-management and attention to detail

  • Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks.

  • Ability to receive and follow instruction

  • Willing to support the mission of the Salvation Army

Equipment used:

  • Personal Computer

  • Fax machine

  • Telephone

  • Calculator/ 10 Key

  • Scanner/Copier

  • Printer

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a mostly sedentary position where it may be necessary to sit and work at the computer and keyboard for hours at minimal interruption, with the exception of accepted break periods.

  • Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.

  • Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and reach overhead.

  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with our 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 positions. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy request as long as the accommodation needed is a reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

  • Must possess a valid California Class C Drives License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.

  • Complete the Salvation Army vehicle course training.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • Background Check

  • Driver's License

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How this job compares

Set against the 614 open Payroll jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$120–180K/yr34 salary ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr130 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 64 open Payroll jobs in California and 614 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Payroll postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (464 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 288 of the 614 open Payroll jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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