Accounting Manager

Job Details

Location:

Tulsa, OK 74112

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Job Category:
Finance

Supervises, monitors, and evaluates the fiscal management of the entities and programs under the Tulsa Area Command. Plans, coordinates, supervises, monitors, and participates in all phases of daily accounting for all units of AC. Supervises and evaluates the performance of accounting and bookkeeping staff; ensures that bookkeeping transactions are performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Verifies the accuracy and integrity of books and financial reports; processes and verifies personnel payroll.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Ensure that the Salvation Army Area Command has a balanced budget and operates with a conservative approach to spending; lead an operation that is on the cutting edge of innovation regarding staff management and financial development.
• Coordinate information with Corps officers and key staff; keep all members apprised of all appropriate issues and provide relevant information.
• Develop and operate an adequate system of forecasting cash requirements and availability for the purpose of meeting human needs, maintaining properties, and expanding programs and services; study and revise business and administrative systems.
• Provide fiscal management and support to the AC administrative staff and other staff related to the Area Command; perform fiscal forecasting to anticipate future needs.
• Supervise FASB consolidation for Area Command and supervise annual internal and external audits.
• Plan, coordinate, supervise, monitor, and evaluate the work of accounting and bookkeeping staff.
• Supervise and participate in the posting, maintenance, and closing of all ledgers’ proof entries; verify accuracy and completeness, prepare and make journal entries, balance accounts, and prepare reports; monitor the general ledger for accurate posting and prepare corrections and adjustments with journal entries.
• Supervise and monitor all bookkeeping functions; ensure that bills are paid promptly and correctly; track accounts receivable balance to ensure payments are received in a timely manner.
• Ensure that deposits for all active funds, including donations, reimbursements, capital campaign and others, are accomplished in a timely manner.
• Work with Area Commander, Operations Manager, and other personnel to develop operations budget.
• Provide guidance for accounting personnel to ensure practices comply with appropriate accounting standards and guidelines; work with bookkeepers correcting problems indicated by audits and resolve mistakes, misunderstandings, or problems with vendors; mediate between Program Directors/bookkeeping staff to ensure smooth operation and efficient control of receipts, purchase orders, vouchers, etc.
• Evaluate HUD accounts to ensure all relevant personnel are charged accordingly; ensure all accounts are set up to meet program standards; prepare/maintain timesheets for relevant HUD staff.
• Prepare routine and complex financial reports and spreadsheets:
  Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliations, Mileage, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.; assist in preparation of budget and cash flow projections; prepare monthly program reports as required by Area Command, Advisory Board, Divisional Headquarters, and Territorial Headquarters; maintain records by program/grant.
• Assist program staff, Grants and Operations Manager in tracking grant and contract compliance; ensure financial statements are prepared accurately for in‑house and audit purposes, both internal and external.
• Review and reconcile bank statements monthly; audit telephone and other bills monthly; ensure computer files are maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Maintain and balance assigned petty cash fund; receive and verify vouchers to be paid, ensure authorized signature of approval is present; prepare backup paperwork for checks to be written and ensure cash and checks received are deposited and credited to the appropriate accounts and companies.
• Provide assistance in performing and coordinating routine audits; prepare audit work papers; assemble and prepare records for presentation to auditor; answer auditor questions as necessary; correct problems arising from audits conducted by DHQ, THQ, and outside firms or contracting agencies.
• Prepare and provide reports required by Divisional Headquarters, Territorial Headquarters, auditors, Army‑owned vehicles, equipment and properties; respond to Territorial Headquarters concerns regarding compliance issues.

• Monitor and maintain day‑to‑day…