Accounting Manager

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

LOCATION/DEPT: Divisional Headquarters/Finance Department

REPORTS TO (TITLE): Divisional Finance Director

PEOPLE MANAGER: Yes

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 410

PAY RANGE: $84, $104,000.00

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for youth after school and on the weekends achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable oversees all day-to-day AP and AR operations for a complex, multi-entity, multi-fund non-profit organization. This position ensures the accurate and timely recording of transactions, compliance with grant and fund accounting requirements, and effective internal controls across the organization's web-based accounting system. The Accounting Manager supervises staff responsible for payables, receivables, and related financial transactions, and collaborates with other departments to maintain financial accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable Management

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processing for multiple entities and funds, ensuring accurate coding to projects, programs, and funding sources.
• Manage vendor setup and maintenance, ensuring compliance with W-9 and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, and expense reimbursements for accuracy, proper authorization, and adherence to organizational policies.
• Coordinate