Accounting Manager
Apply NowCompany: Amherst H Wilder Founda
Location: Saint Paul, MN 55106
Description:
Application Deadline: 10/3/2024
Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
This is a full time position.
Duties
Wilder is looking for a curious mind who will be responsible for the day to day functions of the accounts payable department, someone who will lead the Foundation in federal grants compliance, and to also support billing improvements across the Foundation.
Management of accounts payable includes ensuring vendors are paid timely and according to company policies. This position will be the knowledge bank for how to most efficiently process payables within our software to meet our goals and lead accounts payable through changes such as software upgrade and operating through a recent change to automated payables system. We are looking for a team player who also brings us a lot of prior knowledge of Great Plains or Business Central payables.
This position will also be the Foundation's go-to for federal grants compliance within 2 CFR 200 along with reviewing of contract and grant applications to ensure compliance. Creating documents and providing training to others as required to ensure compliance with the regulations.
Billing support includes assisting with billing across the Foundation and making improvements within Foundation systems for greater efficiencies and cost savings.
A successful applicant will also have a solid understanding of GAAP and all concepts of accounting including journal entry creation.
When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families.
Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.
In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with five years' experience in a variety of accounting areas including payable processing and journal entry creation. Other must haves include: excellent problem solving skills; strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail; two years supervisory experience; a solid understanding of GAAP and all accounting concepts; at least one year of experience in processing accounts payable in Great Plains or Business Central; be a proficient user of Excel; and must also have excellent knowledge of federal regulations under 2 CFR 200.
An additional ten years of experience in a variety of accounting experiences may be substituted for education requirements along with demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts.
Nice to have: experience with automated payables software; change management experience; proficiency with a 10-key keyboard and a computer keyboard; understanding how to use Smartlist in Great Plains; exposure to other functionality within Great Plains, and prior use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
About Wilder
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/
Online Application Information
Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:
Contact information. Be sure to fill out all of the required fields (marked with a red *). Verification of email address. Enter the code sent to your email address. Enter Address Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter (required for this position) and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area. Questions. Answer "How did you hear about this job/posting?" question and other questions if applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions, using this wording, to meet federal guidelines. If you prefer not to answer any questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled "I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability" Review and Edit. Here you can review and edit sections as necessary. Attestation. Read statement, check the box and enter your name. Then click submit. Optional profile. At this time Wilder is not reviewing this profile information. Click on "Return to Career Center" at the bottom of the page.
Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.
Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
This is a full time position.
Duties
Wilder is looking for a curious mind who will be responsible for the day to day functions of the accounts payable department, someone who will lead the Foundation in federal grants compliance, and to also support billing improvements across the Foundation.
Management of accounts payable includes ensuring vendors are paid timely and according to company policies. This position will be the knowledge bank for how to most efficiently process payables within our software to meet our goals and lead accounts payable through changes such as software upgrade and operating through a recent change to automated payables system. We are looking for a team player who also brings us a lot of prior knowledge of Great Plains or Business Central payables.
This position will also be the Foundation's go-to for federal grants compliance within 2 CFR 200 along with reviewing of contract and grant applications to ensure compliance. Creating documents and providing training to others as required to ensure compliance with the regulations.
Billing support includes assisting with billing across the Foundation and making improvements within Foundation systems for greater efficiencies and cost savings.
A successful applicant will also have a solid understanding of GAAP and all concepts of accounting including journal entry creation.
When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families.
Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.
In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting with five years' experience in a variety of accounting areas including payable processing and journal entry creation. Other must haves include: excellent problem solving skills; strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; excellent attention to detail; two years supervisory experience; a solid understanding of GAAP and all accounting concepts; at least one year of experience in processing accounts payable in Great Plains or Business Central; be a proficient user of Excel; and must also have excellent knowledge of federal regulations under 2 CFR 200.
An additional ten years of experience in a variety of accounting experiences may be substituted for education requirements along with demonstrated knowledge of accounting concepts.
Nice to have: experience with automated payables software; change management experience; proficiency with a 10-key keyboard and a computer keyboard; understanding how to use Smartlist in Great Plains; exposure to other functionality within Great Plains, and prior use of Microsoft Office suite of products.
About Wilder
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https://www.wilder.org/
Online Application Information
Our application system works best using Chrome and attaching documents in PDF or Word format. Postings close at midnight Eastern Standard Time.
There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully:
Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicant's proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.
Wilder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.