City Fund Accounting Manager

The Salvation Army - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

St. Louis, MO

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About the position

The Salvation Army Midland Division Headquarters located in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a City Fund Accounting Manager. This full-time position is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting activities for the St. Louis region. Key responsibilities include managing the general ledger, budgeting, and preparing both internal and external financial reports. The City Fund Accounting Manager will also coordinate with local accounting personnel to ensure compliance with grants and contracts related to revenue billing and audits. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization and ensuring that all accounting practices align with regulatory requirements. In this position, the City Fund Accounting Manager will manage, schedule, and supervise the activities of the City Fund Accounting Department. This includes maintaining internal controls, systems, and deadlines. The manager will review billings on all St. Louis City Fund grants and contracts, monitor accounts receivable, and implement systems to follow up on receivables that are over 90 days past due. Additionally, the manager will assist in budget development for new grants and contracts, reviewing all requests for proposals prior to submission. Monthly financial analysis and summary report preparation for presentation to the Divisional Finance Board, Finance Advisory Committee, and St. Louis Advisory Board will also be part of the responsibilities. The position requires a proactive approach to investigate unusual fluctuations in financial data. The job description is not exhaustive and may include other related duties as required by the supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule, and supervise the activities of the City Fund Accounting Department, maintaining internal controls, systems, and deadlines.
• Review billings on all St. Louis City Fund grants & contracts.
• Monitor accounts receivable and implement a system to follow up on receivables over 90 days past due.
• Assist in budget development for new grants & contracts.
• Review all requests for proposals prior to submission.
• Prepare monthly financial analysis and summary reports for the St. Louis City Fund for presentation to various finance boards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Five years of work-related experience, preferably in a social service not-for-profit agency with some supervisory experience.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Excellent computer spreadsheet and communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Lotus Notes within the orientation period is necessary.
• Ability to think independently and exercise sound judgment is essential.
• Must be bondable, a team player, a self-starter, and able to handle multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with grant management and compliance.

Benefits

• 14 days paid holidays
• Sick time, personal days, and a floating holiday
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Pension Fund
• Long Term Disability with buyup option
• Voluntary Retirement Fund (403b)
• Voluntary Aflac products
• Voluntary Short-term Disability
• Other elective benefits