Manager of Accounting

Lutheran Social Services is currently seeking a Manager of Accounting to join our growing team.Under the leadership of the Director of Accounting, the Manager of Accounting provides excellent customer service to all those needing financial data to make decisions within the organization. The Manager of Accounting will have direct reports and is responsible for assisting in the recording of accurate and timely financial information and other projects and duties as assigned. The position works in concert with Financial Services Team members. The Manager of Accounting will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting and payment issues in addition to creating procedures to make the monthly closing and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible, hybrid (1-2 days per week in office) role based out of our West Allis.

Essential Duties and responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Supervises colleagues in Accounting Services and/or Accounts Payable.
• Plans, organizes, and manages the operations and activities of the Accounts Payable team, including but not limited to, invoicing, payment processing (including procurement cards and expense reimbursement), and the annual 1099 reporting process.
• Accomplish human capital objectives by recruiting, orienting, training, assigning, coaching, rewarding and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; complete employee performance assessments; enforcing policies and procedures.
• Lead and assist in establishing goals and objectives and monitor and advise staff on progress.
• Member of LSS Financial Services Team. As a member of this team this position will provide input to Management to assist in the development of accounting and payment policy as they pertain to business units and support services.
• This position may also be assigned general accounting work, including but not limited to journal entry preparation, expense-based billing, monthly closing, preparation of account reconciliations and business unit support.
• Obtaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure, including consolidation and elimination of intercompany balances.
• Lead and participate in annual audits, including preparation and review of schedules and reports.
• Complete 990 (Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) tax forms accurately and timely.
• Assist in daily banking requirements.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Supervise the preparation of supporting work papers and journal entries for the monthly and annual close process including analytical review of operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes, procedures, and systems to enhance workflow and efficiencies while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Communicate concisely and effectively while also demonstrating positivity.
• Advise staff and the Director of Accounting regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Provide accurate and timely responses to inquiries from the Director of Accounting and other finance and agency-wide leaders regarding financial results, analysis, special reporting requests, etc.
• Support Director of Accounting and CFO with special projects as requested and other responsibilities, as assigned.
• Model and maintain high ethical standards in financial reporting.
• Promotes an environment of process improvement.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  This role will have supervisory responsibilities. This includes:

• Oversees applicable colleagues of the organization. Provide work direction, guidance, and training around best practices and mentors others, as necessary.

• Build relationships and trust through open dialogue, as well as intentional and ongoing employee conversations.
• Hold direct reports accountable for supporting organization policies, procedures, and change management.
• Ensure staff are appropriately selected, trained, developed, utilized, appraised, and recognized for performance.
• Promote Organization vision and goals; inspires and engages others in their relationship to the organization and business unit goals.      

PERKS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
  • Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
  • Assistance navigating the PSLF through Summer
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flex Spending for Dependent & Health Care
• Mileage reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Ability to Contribute to 403B
• LSS makes annual raises a priority for employees
• Calm Wellness App – Premium Access
• Early Earned Wage Access with UKG Wallet
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service Awards and Recognition

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, medical and any other checks required, according to agency requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Position requires knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired with a minimum of 7 years of experience, with increasing responsibility in financial accounting and general ledger/or auditing experience. Knowledge, skills and abilities include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• CPA license is strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel specifically using v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas including consolidation and intercompany/elimination accounting.
• Experience supervising, leading, and/or training others is strongly preferred.
• Additional experience preferred in public accounting, “not-for-profit” accounting, and/or government contracting.
• Experience with the development and implementation of integrated accounting systems a plus.
• Strong technical skills in the areas of GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
• Effective leader with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, lead people and achieve results.
• Use proper judgement to determine when to escalate a concern and provide potential solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and summarize contracts, agreements, general business periodicals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations and implement relevant provisions.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries, complaints, and areas for improvement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including leading discussions with upper management and executive levels of leadership as well as external customers and vendors.
• Strong customer service skills and focus.
• Exceptional work ethic and proper attention to detail are essential to be successful in this role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and the ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.

COMPUTER SKILLS/TECHNOLOGY:

Working knowledge of computers to allow employee to access computer systems and applications to complete timecards, read and respond to email, and complete required on-line training. Exceptional computer skills in the operation and functioning of all programs used by the organization, i.e., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio and all related financial applications and reporting tools.

TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 5%. Some overnight travel may be required.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.