Accounting Manager

Sertoma Star Services; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

13 holidays

Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D & LTD

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) with company match

Tuition assistance

PSLF eligibility

Training & development

Job summary

Sertoma Star Services is seeking an Accounting Manager in the Finance Department. The role focuses on financial reporting for the agency and supervision of the accounting staff to ensure timely, accurate data for administration, Board, and regulatory bodies.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; CPA is preferred, with at least five years of accounting experience and two years of supervisory work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• CPA preferred.
• Five years’ accounting experience.
• Two years supervisory experience.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for administration, Board, and governmental agencies.
• Oversee Agency cash accounts and payroll/A/P funding.
• Supervise accounting staff; recruit, onboard, train, and manage performance.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses and explain significant variances.
• Review month-end reports for reconciliation and accuracy.
• Coordinate month-end allocation process and distribution of reports.
• Prepare account reconciliations and journal entries; suggest process improvements.
• Assist with annual financial audits and required documentation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Driver's license

AICPA accounting standards

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

At Sertoma Star Services, we're on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs.

Department: Finance

Status: Full-time

Your Role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the financial reporting for the agency and supervision of the accounting department staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the preparation of the financial statements for submission to administration, Board of Directors, and required governmental agencies to meet established deadlines and quality, including maintaining monthly journal files and supporting documentation.
• Oversees the management of the Agency cash accounts making sure all necessary transfers are made to ensure enough coverage for payroll and A/P requirements.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include but are not limited to recruiting, onboarding, and training employees, performance management; and conflict resolution.
• Prepares monthly financial statement variance analysis and explanations. Follow up on significant variances with agency staff.
• Responsible for reviewing all the month-end financial reports to ensure every report reconcile to each other.
• Supervises the monthly allocation process and the preparation and distribution of all the month-end financial reports.
• Prepares assigned account reconciliations, research variance, and prepare related journal entries. Provide recommendations for process improvements, as needed.
• Prepares and provide required documentation for the various financial audits done annually in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. CPA preferred.
• Proficient in AICPA accounting standards.
• Five (5) years’ experience with accounting functions and operations.
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Successful experience working in an organized and goal directed team environment.
• Proficient in the use of computers, software applications, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and documentation of current auto insurance, with an acceptable motor vehicle report.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 13 Paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Health, Safety, and Culture

Sertoma Star is an equal opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. Sertoma understands that in order for you to work effectively and be an advocate of inclusivity, we must foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open-door, team-building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.