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The Salvation Army USA Central Territory · 4 hours ago

General Fund Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $123K/yr

8+ years exp

The Salvation Army is dedicated to 'Doing the Most Good' and provides essential services to vulnerable communities. The General Fund Accounting Manager will oversee accounting operations, manage budgeting processes, and provide financial consultation to department directors, ensuring efficient financial management and reporting.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Provide overall management and oversight to General Fund accounting activities

Provide financial consultation to General Fund department directors and staff as required, including researching and resolving questions

Supervise the General Fund Senior Accountant and General Fund Staff Accountant

Ensure that the daily activities of the General Fund operate smoothly and efficiently

Oversee the documentation of workflows and procedures for General Fund accounting activities

Provide support to the Divisional Director of Finance as requested

Support the General Fund’s annual operating budget process

Assist with standard assessment calculations for budget preparations

Prepare and maintain standard assessments and journal entries

Contribute to the Quarterly Management report to THQ

Manage the monthly and year-end closing process, ensuring completion on a timely basis

Prepare monthly financial report, including variance analyses with explanations, for review by Divisional Headquarters Divisional Finance Board

Review, analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts, including timely resolution of reconciling items

Oversee bank reconciliations monthly, including timely resolution of reconciling items

Review cash flow needs on a weekly basis, providing recommendations as required

Review and approve journal entries prepared by General Fund accounting staff

Serve as back-up for approvals in the absence of other Finance Team managers/directors

Provide back up on banking relationships and online access / reporting capabilities

Provide assistance with THQ’s consolidation process

Respond to internal audit requests as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

AccountingFinancial analysisBudgetingSupervisory experienceCloud-based accounting systemsMicrosoft ExcelNon-profit experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingProject management

Required

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in accounting and financial analysis, preferably in a non-profit environment, with a demonstration of analytical ability

Supervisory experience required

Proficiency in working on cloud-based accounting systems (Sage, Acumatica, etc.)

Ability to optimize a paperless environment and workflows offered within accounting systems

Proficiency with Microsoft office products: Word, Outlook and other PC-based accounting and financial reporting applications; and moderate to advanced skills in Excel