Manager of Accounting Services

Newport RI

02 June, 2022

1:44 PM

Description

PURPOSE: The Naval War College Foundation, Inc., is constituted exclusively for charitable educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, specifically to solicit, receive, administer, and donate funds and property for the encouragement, support, and furthering of the traditions of the U.S. Naval War College, located in Newport, Rhode Island. Support provided by the Foundation enhances the capabilities of the U.S. Naval War College to execute its mission of providing advanced professional education in the science of naval warfare and related subjects to officers of the U.S. Navy, other U.S. armed forces and government agencies, and selected senior foreign naval officers in residence, and for the improvement and beautification of the physical facilities of the College. The Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and abides by all government regulations concerning equal opportunity and non-discrimination. POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager of Accounting Services is responsible for overseeing and managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly financial closing process, financial reporting, budget preparation and analysis, and other tasks assigned by the Chief Financial Officer to whom the manager reports. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Process accounts payable, expense reports and corporate credit card activity. • Prepare journal entries and month end transaction entries for our general ledger system (Blackbaud Financial Edge). • Prepare accounts receivable invoices, process credit card payments and assists with recording of gift and store transactions. • Process cash receipts including remote bank deposits; process check runs and ACH transfers; monitor daily bank activity and make corresponding accounting system entries. • Prepare account analysis, reconciliation of all general ledger and bank/credit card accounts. • Serve as a back-up to payroll function – process bi-weekly payroll; ensure accuracy. • Guide financial decisions by monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures; exercise control over accounting procedures and policies to ensure compliance with organizational policies. • Assists with gift receipts and acknowledgment letters to donors; identifies situations involving special handling procedures and responds or refers to appropriate development staff for attention. • Manage pledge receivables and ensures timely communication with donors regarding pledge fulfillment. • Assist CFO with vendor relationships, tax returns, audit, and other projects as needed. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Business Administration/Management. 2. A minimum of five (5) years accounting experience with a broad range of accounting or finance functions. 3. Strong communication skills; structured and organized; a positive attitude and the ability to relate well to others, maintain confidentiality, and work as a team member. 4. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required; familiarity with Blackbaud products (Financial Edge, Raiser’s Edge) is preferred but not required, however, previous experience and agility within an accounting, database and CRM environment is a key requirement. 5. Strong oral and written communication skills, critical thinker, extremely organized, exceptional attention to detail, problem solver, fosters teamwork, high energy, excellent time management skills, and highly ethical. 6. Ability to work independently, anticipate issues and prioritize assignments. LOCATION: This position is an on-site, non-remote position located in Newport, RI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand for periods of time; ability to move freely about buildings and campus unassisted; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds with or without accommodation. SECURITY SENSITIVE: Yes APPLY: Qualified applicants should forward a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected]. When responding via email please reference – MANAGER ACCOUNTING SERVICES – in the subject line. Please submit documents in Rich Text (.txt) Word document (.doc) or Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf). Every effort will be made to acknowledge documents submitted by applicants via email. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.