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International Institute of St. Louis · 15 hours ago

Sr. Manager of Accounting Services

St. Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

The International Institute of St. Louis is a nonprofit organization focused on empowering immigrants and refugees. The Sr. Manager of Accounting Services will lead the accounting operations, ensuring financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness while supervising the accounting team.

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Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and internal policies

Conduct variance analyses of budget vs. actual results and support development of corrective action plans

Help maintain the Chart of Accounts and ensure consistent coding and reporting structures

Support creation and refinement of financial dashboards, schedules, and reports for leadership and the Board

Assist with annual budget development and periodic reforecasting

Support departmental leaders with budget tracking, expense monitoring, and grant compliance

Help identify and communicate financial trends, risks, and opportunities

Oversee daily accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes

Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, PayPal, donor schedules, and petty cash

Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping for all transactions

Review and approve accounting entries prepared by specialists, once trained

Supervise processing of invoices, deposits, and vendor setup in Great Plains

Approve and monitor Positive Pay uploads and weekly check runs

Reconcile cash receipts and maintain bank transaction accuracy

Support continuous improvement of AP/AR systems and workflows

Work with HR to verify payroll accuracy and ensure timely submission

Maintain payroll-related accruals for wages, PTO, and benefits

Reconcile and report payroll data for internal and external compliance

Assist in annual audit preparation, including workpapers, schedules, and reconciliations

Ensure financial activities comply with federal grant guidelines, GAAP, and organizational policies

Support internal control reviews and implement improvements

Participate in the preparation of IRS Form 990, 5500 filings, and related reports

Collaborate with Grant Managers to review expenditures and track restricted funds

Prepare or assist in preparing Federal Financial Reports (SF-425) and funder-specific reporting

Help ensure timely, accurate, and compliant grant spending and documentation

Supervise accounting staff in daily work and provide mentorship under the guidance of the Director

Participate in leadership meetings, learning organizational strategy and cross-departmental collaboration

Assist in updating Accounting PoliciesProcedures; learn to set departmental goals and metrics

Engage in professional development in nonprofit finance, GAAP, and grant compliance

Qualification

CPAMicrosoft Dynamics Great PlainsNot-For-Profit AccountingFinancial ReportingBudgetingAudit ComplianceAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationContinuous Learning