Shared Services Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are offering an exciting opportunity in the non-profit sector, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55104, United States. The role is for a Shared Services Manager who will play a pivotal role in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our financial processes and reporting. The individual will be instrumental in coordinating with various departments and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities :

• Taking charge of accounting functions to ensure accurate accounting of the organization’s operations and manage financial systems for data integrity.
• Leading and overseeing the accounting operations team.
• Ensuring the efficiency and integrity of financial processes, reporting, and compliance.
• Developing and retaining staff by providing clear goals and objectives, as well as ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities.
• Managing special projects, including but not limited to accounting software upgrades, accounts payable automation and workflow, lease renewals, new accounting pronouncement research, analysis and implementation, and grant accounting improvements.
• Coordinating audit review activities with external auditors to ensure optimal value and timely completion.
• Using skills such as Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, Billing Functions, Great Plains (GPAC), Account Reconciliation, Month End Close, Journal Entries, and General Ledger.
• Proficiency in Accounting Functions, with an ability to manage all daily accounting operations effectively.
• Experience in handling Accounts Payable (AP) and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Ability to manage Accounts Receivable (AR), involving invoice creation, payment collection and account management.
• Strong background in Auditing, capable of performing internal audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Experience in Billing Functions, including the generation and sending of invoices, tracking payments, and resolving billing issues.
• Familiarity with Great Plains (GPAC) software, with a focus on maximizing its utility for accounting purposes.
• Proficiency in Account Reconciliation, capable of identifying and rectifying discrepancies in financial data.
• Experience in managing Month End Close processes, ensuring timely completion of financial reporting.
• Ability to generate and analyze Journal Entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Extensive knowledge of the General Ledger, with an ability to maintain, update, and reconcile accounts effectively.