General Fund Accounting Manager

Overview

The Salvation Army – North and Central Illinois Division, Chicago, IL

Job Title: General Fund Accounting Manager

Location/Dept: Divisional Headquarters / Finance Department

Reports To: Divisional Director of Finance

People Manager: Yes

FLSA Category: Full Time, Exempt

Pay Grade: 410

Pay Rate: $84,898 – $104,000 Annually

Who We Are

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless.

The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

Manage all aspects of the General Fund accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, month end processing, fiscal year-end reporting and audit support.

• Supervision / Management: Provide overall management and oversight to General Fund accounting activities; supervise the General Fund Senior Accountant, General Fund Staff Accountant, and Accounts Payable Accountant; provide financial consultation to General Fund department directors and staff as required, including researching and resolving questions.
• Planning and Administration: 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.
• Financial Services / Activities: Coordinate the development of the General Fund's annual operating budget; 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 reports, including variance analyses with explanations, for review by the 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 and Peoria-based accounting staff as needed; provide backup 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.
• Administrative Expectations: Successfully satisfy the training requirements associated to the position and as required by The Salvation Army.
• Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Divisional Director of Finance and supervises the General Fund Senior Accountant, General Fund Staff Accountant, and Accounts Payable Accountant; provides operational support to other accounting staff as needed. In the context of this position's duties, the individual acts as a representative of The Salvation Army and its mission.
• Performance Measures: Evaluation based on outcome achievement, timeliness and accuracy of goals, quality of service, and information provided during weekly staff meetings and monthly reports.
• Position Limitations: Adherence to policies and procedures in carrying out responsibilities.

Education:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field. In lieu of an accounting degree, extensive experience in accounting will be considered.
• A well-rounded accounting background in general ledger, financial analysis, budgeting, and supervisory experience is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in accounting and financial analysis, preferably in a nonprofit environment, with…