Accounting Manager @ Kansas City, MO

Job Objective: Provide divisional leadership over select accounting operations, budgeting, and grant-funded program compliance for Divisional Headquarters (DHQ) and assigned units. Supervise accounting staff, ensure the accuracy of financial records and reporting, and safeguard compliance with all funding requirements and Salvation Army policies.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate ledgers, financial statements, and budgets for DHQ and assigned units
• Review monthly and yearend financial reports, bank reconciliations, and supportservice adjustments; ensure timely closing of books
• Monitor cash needs and forecast requirements for assigned units; coordinate reserve transfers and allocations in the absence of the Accountants
• Provide adhoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Controller

• Track spending and compliance for Federal, State, and Local grants
• Prepare billing documents, drawdown requests, and periodic financial reports required by funding agencies
• Maintain complete grant documentation for review/audit and coordinate all financial reviews or site visits by funders

• Partner with officers/administrators/department heads to develop annual budgets and revisions; act as a resource on complex transactions and funding structures
• Calculate quarterly supportservice adjustments and assist units with financial forecasting

• Supervise Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, and Senior Staff Accountants
• Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback to finance department staff; foster a culture of accuracy, compliance, and service excellence

• Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with Salvation Army policies and generally accepted accounting principles; safeguard confidentiality
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred in Accounting, or related field; relevant experience as determined by The Salvation Army, may be considered in lieu of education requirement

Experience: Minimum five (5) years progressive accounting experience; nonprofit and supervisory experience strongly preferred

Certifications/Licenses: None

Skills/Abilities:

• Advanced proficiency with computerbased accounting systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and grant requirements
• Highly organized, detailoriented selfstarter able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with demonstrated teambuilding and mentoring abilities
• Commitment to uphold and promote The Salvation Army's mission, vision, and values

Supervisory Responsibility: Direct supervision of Accounting Managers, Accounting Specialists, Staff Accountants, and Senior Staff Accountants

Physical Requirements: Good speaking, hearing, and vision ability and excellent manual dexterity. Ability to stand, bend, and reach for extended periods; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Travel: None

Driving: Driving is required; must possess a valid driver's license from the state of residence and be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment; moderate noise level; some weekend or evening work may be required.

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.