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Managing the Green at the Red Cross

Accounting Volunteer:

The Accounting Department is in need of a committed and skilled volunteer to work alongside the Financial Coordinator.

Duties include:

* Working closely with Financial Coordinator to manage vendor pricing and relationships, and provide support for Chapter purchases.

* Obtaining quotes and placing orders.

* Maintaining records and invoice reconciliation. 

Job Experience Required:

* Purchasing experience 

* Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office suite, and Outlook.

* Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills. Detail oriented and excellent with deadlines and follow-up.

* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

* Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Excellent communication skills.

* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

* Willingness to take on this task for a minimum of 1 year, preferably longer.

* Ability to commit to 10-20 hours per week.

Accounts Receivable Clerk:

The Accounts Receivable Clerk will support the Accounting department with daily responsibilities with regards to the cash receipts for Accounts Receivable. These postings will be in 2 different AR systems.

Duties include: 

* Posting AR cash receipts daily 

* Reconciling AR payments for month end close

Job Experience Required:

* Some knowledge of Accounts Receivable either through educational classes taken or with actual job experience is a plus.

* Working knowledge of PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook.

* Detail-oriented and excellent with deadlines and follow-up.

* Maintain a good working relationship with co-workers.

* Ability to commit to 10-20 hours per week.

Potential volunteers should contact Sharon Jefferson at (215)-299-4068 or jefferss@redcross-philly.org.