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The Salvation Army Midland Division Headquarters is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented, self-starter to join our Finance Department as the new Accounting Manager.

Job Objective

Responsible for Training, Supervising and Analyzing Corps Accounting. This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform this job description.):

• Maintain an awareness of Corps accounting policies, procedures and Territorial Finance Minutes to include functions of insurance and payroll related to Corps operations, and Corps computer functions related to finance.
• Responsible for accounting training of Corps accounting/bookkeeping staff and manage all aspects of Corps Accounting Center operations. Conduct department staff meetings to ensure use of effective internal controls and accounting procedures are followed. Communicate revised policies in a timely fashion. Approve time sheets and time off requests. Cover for extended staff shortages within Corps Accounting Center.
• Responsible for analyzing and correcting problems with corps accounting systems and provide support for corps accounting staff throughout Midland Division.
• Review & maintain all financial statements and general ledgers for accuracy and initiate corrections to ensure timely, accurate financial statements including detailed management reports in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit organizations.
• Prepare end of year tax grants calculations and issue checks for quarterly estimated payments to taxing authorities with correct social security numbers provided for all Corps Officers in Midland Division. Work with payroll to ensure accurate tax grant reporting of Officers to Divisional general ledgers. Revalue “fair rental value of Officers quarters on a biyearly basis. Provide THQ with requested tax grant information.
• Review resumes, interview, test potential employees and make recommendations of hire
• Assist Corps Officers with analysis and understanding of financial statements and cash management decisions.
• Lead weekly financial meeting with Corps whom are struggling financially by reviewing all financial statements and oversee Corp PO system of those Corps by authorizing PO’s.
• Prepare and review with Corps whom are financially struggling deficit/debt projections reports.
• Prepare budget setup information for initial and revised budgets for Corps Officers use.
• Assist Corps Officers with budget preparations and budget revisions.
• Review/Revise and with Corps Officers, Corps budgets for accuracy and attainability before submitting to DFB for approval.
• Maintain Corps Unclaimed Property files.
• Maintain Temporary Restricted Income for Divisional Corps.
• Upload Corps checks to bank Positive Pay website.
• Prepare United Way budgets, quarterly and year end reports as required by United Way.
• Maintain Corps Accounting Center operations manual and revise written policies as needed. Analyze and report problems with accounting software to THQ USC Support.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts for Midland Division by creating needed accounts and setting up new accounts in accounting software.
• Maintain, develop, and update spreadsheets for use in budgets and other reporting tools.
• Prepare monthly consolidated Corps financial report for DFB & Finance Committee of the St. Louis Advisory Board. Attend Advisory Board/Councils and Corps Council meetings as requested.
• Perform monthly analysis and report financial trends and problems of Corps in the Midland Division.
• Act as liaison between Corps and divisional accounting and approve all journal entries and bank statement reconciliations produced by the Corps Accounting Center.
• Prepare financial piece of annual Missouri Housing Trust application for City Fund and Missouri Corps.
• Assist with year-end business seminar tract and supply handouts.
• Supervise and authorize monthly and year end closings for all Corps in Midland Division.
• Prepare documentation and schedules for external audits. Interface with external auditors and coordinating the preparation of information relating to the annual audits and the completion of requests from external and internal audits.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field with four years experience in accounting with a thorough understanding of accounting concepts and the accounting cycle. Combination of experience and training will be considered. Must have one year of supervisory experience. Fluent in computer us with experience in spreadsheet, word processing and computerized accounting systems. Must be a team player, self-starter, display attention to detail and be able to work with a team with demonstrated ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment. Must maintain confidentiality.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements: Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include using a computer, answering phones, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.

The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs.

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