Accounting Manager

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 function for all units of AC. Supervises and evaluates the performance of accounting and bookkeeping staff; ensures that bookkeeping transaction are preformed 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. Ensure that The Salvation Army Area Command has a balanced budget and operates with a conservative approach to spending; leads an operation that is on the cutting edge of innovation regarding staff management and financial development. Coordinates information with the Corps officers and key staff as needed: keeping all members apprised of all appropriate issues and providing them with relevant information. Develops and operates an adequate system of forecasting cash requirements and availability for the purpose of meeting human needs, maintaining properties, and expanding programs and services; performs studies of and develops revisions to business and administrative systems. Provides fiscal management and support to the AC administrative staff and other staff related to the Area Command; performs fiscal forecasting to anticipate future needs. Supervises FASB consolidation for Area Command. Supervises annual internal and external audits. Plans, coordinates, supervises, monitors, and evaluates the work of accounting and bookkeeping staff. Supervises and participates in the posting, maintenance, and closing of all ledgers’ proofs entries to verify accuracy and completeness, prepares and makes journal entries, balances accounts and prepares reports; monitors the general ledger for accurate posting of data and prepares all corrections and any adjustments with journal entries. Supervises and monitors all bookkeeping functions, ensures that bills are paid promptly and correctly; tracks accounts receivable balance to ensure payments are received in a timely manner; ensures 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 & other personnel to develop operations budget. Provides guidance for accounting personnel to ensure accounting practices are in compliance with appropriate accounting standards/guidelines; works with bookkeepers correcting problems indicated by audits and resolving mistakes, misunderstandings, or problems with vendors; mediates between Program Directors/bookkeeping staff to ensure smooth operation and efficient control of receipts, purchase orders, vouchers, etc. Evaluates HUD accounts to ensure all relevant personnel are charged accordingly; ensures all accounts are setup to meet program standards. Prepares/maintains timesheets for relevant HUD staff. Prepares routine and complex financial reports and spreadsheets – Income & Expense Statement, Balance Sheet, Bank Reconciliations, Mileage, Accounts Receivable and Payable Reports, etc.; assists in the preparation of budget and cash flow projections; prepares monthly program reports as required by the Area Command, Advisory Board, Divisional Headquarters, and Territorial Headquarters; maintains records by program/grant. Assists program staff, Grants and Operations Manager in tracking grant and contract compliance. Ensures that financial statements are prepared accurately for in-house and audit, both internal and external purposes. Reviews and reconciles bank statements monthly; audits telephone and other bills monthly. Ensures computer files are maintained in an orderly fashion. Maintains and balances assigned petty cash fund; receives and verifies vouchers to be paid ensuring authorized signature of approval is present; prepares back-up paperwork for checks to be written and ensures cash and checks received are deposited and credited to the appropriate accounts and companies. Provides assistance in performing and coordinating routine audits; prepares audit work papers; assembles and prepares records for presentation to auditor; answers auditor questions as necessary; works in correcting all problems arising from audits conducted by DHQ, THQ and outside firms or contracting agencies. Prepares and provides reports required by Divisional Headquarters; Territorial Headquarters, and auditors, Army-owned vehicles, equipment and properties; responds to Territorial Headquarters concerns regarding compliance issues. Monitors and maintains the day-to-day accounting/finance operations to ensure that workflow is not interrupted and that all data is properly processed and maintained, troubleshoots hardware problems and performs routine maintenance and repairs, contacts technical support as needed; checks and approves work in progress and upon completion, conducts performance evaluations.

Required Experience:
Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles and practices and of applications to accounting transactions. Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel supervision. Knowledge of the principles and practices of bookkeeping and basic accounting. Knowledge of effective methods and procedures for budget preparation. Ability to supervise, lead, and motivate employees and to monitor work ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures as well as contract/licensure requirements. Ability to prepare financial and statistical reports in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to plan work priorities, evaluate work performances and provide recommendations for improving productivity and efficiency of work. Ability to provide effective leadership to subordinates, maintain a variety of internal and external contacts and work cooperatively with superior and subordinate staff. Ability to make sound decisions and resolve operational problems in the absence of an immediate supervisor. Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects at the same time without becoming frustrated or disorganized. Ability to determine the most effective and efficient method to accomplish work objectives and goals and to work under limited supervision. Ability to work effectively with such diverse groups as Salvation Army officers, Advisory Board members, employees, major donors, and clients receiving services. Ability to function well in a team environment with strong consensus building skills to win credibility and trust from the Area Commander, Officer Staff, and Advisory board as well as employees, major donors, community leaders and clients. Ability to listen well, value the opinion of others, mentor those who need it, be humble, maintain unquestionable ethics, personal integrity, and loyalty. Ability to read, write, and communicates the English language. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for extended periods of time when reading, preparing reports or resolving operational problems.

Required Education:
Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, bookkeeping, business or related field, AND three years experience in the performance of all phases of modern bookkeeping and related work with at least one year in supervisory capacity, OR any equivalent combination of training/experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, abilities.

Additional Comments:
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.

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