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Accounting Manager

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Wichita, KS, USA
Full-time

At the Alzheimer's Association we are the brains behind saving yours.  Many of us who work for the Alzheimer's Association have some connection with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. It's what drives us to make the extra effort in the daunting task of modifying a disease that currently has no cure. With 78 million baby boomers entering the age of greatest risk for Alzheimer's, we need passionate, hardworking people committed to helping the Association meet the increasing demand for care and support and fund vital Alzheimer's research.

Why join us? We have been recognized as a Best Nonprofit to Work For by the Nonprofit Times seven consecutive years.

Under the direction of the Finance Region Director, the  Accounting Managers will work with the other Accounting staff in the region to provide financial support to the chapters within the region.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Review staff expense reimbursement and credit card reconciliations to ensure correct account coding
  • Reconcile the General Ledger to the Grant Management system; prepare or review grant invoices prior to submission and record grant receivables
  • Review revenue and accounts payable entries prior to posting
  • Reconcile Bank Statements and online transactions
  • Prepare Journal entries as necessary; including cash reconciliation entries, grant receivables, and Statement of Financial Position reconciliations
  • Reconcile and maintain receivable schedules for the region chapters
  • Track Temporarily Restricted Funds and prepare entries to release as appropriate
  • Work with chapter development departments to aid in Account Receivable and Pledge Receivable billings and collections.
  • Prepare historical reports and distribute to chapter staff in preparation of budgets; review forecasts and aid in entry of budget information in BI360 Budget Planner.
  • Upon request, assist chapter development departments with grant and major gift project budgets and report backs
  • Serve as facilitator between chapters and Donor Services
  • Work in conjunction with the Regional Finance Director and Chapter
  • Execs to prepare monthly financial statement variance analysis, prepare and distribute departmental financial statements
  • Assist in quarterly forecast preparation
  • Other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree accounting and/or finance or equivalent work experience in Not-for-Profit Accounting or business management
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of five or more years of relevant professional experience
  • Demonstration of written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Google platform, experience with SAGE 500 or other automated accounting reporting systems (BI360 et al) preferred
  • Proven work history of effective bookkeeping, accounting and budget experience
  • Ability to problem solve effectively
  • Strong organization skills with the ability handle multiple assignments and tasks
  • Ability to work effectively with a team or independently

Organization Info

Alzheimer's Association

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1980
About Us
Mission: 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s®.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 19 2018
Active Until: 
Jun 19 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Alzheimer's Association
industry: 
Nonprofit