Accounting Manager - Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable

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:                                 $84,898.00 - $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 payment runs, including checks, ACH, and electronic transfers, ensuring timely disbursements and proper cash management.
• Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Maintain and improve internal controls over disbursements to prevent fraud and ensure audit readiness.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects priorities and information in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to gather information consent others, analyze options, lead and work as a team as well as autonomously.

Accounts Receivable Management

• Oversee invoicing and collections processes for grants, contracts, and program service revenues across multiple entities and funding sources.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition in compliance with The Salvation Army, GAAP and non-profit accounting standards.
• Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding balances to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Collaborate with program staff and grants management to ensure timely billing and accurate tracking of restricted funds.
• Supervise recording of contributions, pledges, and grant receivables in coordination with the development team.

General Accounting & Reporting

• Ensure all AP and AR transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger and reconciled monthly.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Support preparation of internal and external financial reports, including fund, program, and entity-level statements.
• Work with the Divisional Finance Director and auditors during annual audits, providing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, and donor/grant requirements.

Leadership & Systems Management

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff; provide training and performance feedback to promote professional growth and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain written policies, procedures, and workflows to improve efficiency and ensure consistency