Accounting Manager

Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Job Objective: The Accounting Manager ensures the accuracy of ledgers and financial reporting; guides assigned locations/departments with budgeting and forecasting; mentors other finance department staff.

Essential Functions:

Maintain accurate ledgers, financial reporting and budgeting


Review and approve accounting and reporting functions of assigned units


Review and sign off on checks/ACH payments per established guidelines


Work with officers/administrators/department heads for assigned units to create annual budgets and revisions as needed


Act as a resource regarding complex financial transactions and reporting/tracking of funding


Support and guide assigned units with understanding/monitoring financial matters and forecasting


Monitor cash needs for assigned units


Calculate quarterly support service adjustments for assigned units


Maintain records within established Salvation Army policies and procedures


Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Business administration and finance courses desirable. Courses in computer-based accounting very helpful.

Experience: Five years in the accounting field, non-profit accounting experience highly preferred.

Skills/Abilities:

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel & e-mail.


Position requires a confident, self-motivated, multi-tasked individual with integrity in the use of resources.


Demonstrate ability as a team-builder and able to maintain confidentiality.


Act in a manner consistent with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army.


Must be a highly organized, detail-oriented (accuracy) self-starter able to meet deadlines.


Strong Communication skills are necessary.


Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service.


Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include good speaking, hearing and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend and reach for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. This position may require the ability to lift and/or move more than 15 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Driving: Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

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