at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Finance Department as a Financial Accounting Manager. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!
Central Territory Headquarters LI
Job Objective:
Assist the Territorial Finance Secretary and Assistant Territorial Finance Secretary in their daily financial functions by reviewing Command Budgets, and Quarterly Management Reports. Supervise the Payroll and Pension Clerks and Payroll/Pension Supervisor.
Essential Functions:
Monitor, review, and analyze annual and revised Division/Command budgets for review and Territorial Finance Council presentation
Prepare and analyze quarterly command financial reports for presentation along with narrative detailing high-level commentary
Collect and review local tax updates for officer moves in June
Collection of information needed by payroll for all officers in the territory relating to year-end W-2 adjustments including household, childcare, personal mileage, moving, etc.
Review childcare information for taxable or non-taxable status for all territorial officers based on current tax standards
Collect and review the receipt of officers' housing values for proper reporting
Run reports for Central Territory Headquarters and College for Officer Training officers relating to moving expenses and Candidate Debt Assistance Plan
Coordinate the preparation of the final year-end tax grants for all active officers and officers who retired during the year and calculate quarterly estimated grants
Maintain quarterly estimated tax grant spreadsheet for terminations, moves, retirements, etc.
Prepare final year-end tax grants for overseas officers using information requested from overseas officers
Calculate quarterly tax grants for officers who received pre-retirement grants
Calculate estimated tax grants for newly commissioned or transferred officers
Prepare officer tax grant information for officers moving out of the territory
Prepare monthly payroll journals
Oversee final reconciliation of tax billings with tax authorities
Review annual Board Comp and Forbes Survey Reports
Coordinate staff training on job duties and system changes
Assist with the consolidated audit
Education & Certification:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
Experience:
10 years' experience in a similar finance role with budget review and analysis. Experience in a non-profit environment preferred. Financial reporting analysis experience for a major not for profit preferred.
OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Skills:
Proficient in Excel
Demonstrated organization, multi-tasking, and financial analytical skills.
Ability to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership and field personnel
Supervisory Responsibility:
Supervise Payroll/Pension Supervisor and Finance Clerks
This position has authority to recommend employment status changes of subordinate personnel, make disciplinary decisions and formally evaluate performance of subordinate employees.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.
Physical requirements include: good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Requires bending, squatting and walking. May sit and stand for extended periods.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position may require some weekend and evening work.
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.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
