Business Account Manager

Riverside Foundation is a not-for-profit, community-based organization serving adults with moderate-to-severe intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Since 1976, we have provided home and support services to more than 500 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at our wooded campus, which is situated along the picturesque banks of the Des Plaines River, in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Our residents are given the opportunity to develop skills and assume responsibilities for real-life work through our Riverside Community Center (RCC) in nearby Vernon Hills.

Free life insurance after 1 month of employment! 401K with employer match after 3 months of employment. Partially funded medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid PTO with 10 paid holidays.

Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Business/Account Manager

I. Responsible to: Executive Director

II. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of three years' experience preparing business and individual tax returns. Candidate will also have excellent management and supervisory skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient in accounting software (QuickBooks). Must understand business operation fundamentals impacting profit and loss and cash usage. Willing to engage, learn from and share ideas with management team and board treasurer in addressing business challenges and opportunities.

III. Credentials: Proof of degree and college transcripts.

IV. Purpose: Overseeing the daily operations of the business office. Managing overall revenue, expenses, and cash. In addition to the responsibilities and accountability, the Business Manager plays a vital role in supporting RF senior leadership and the board. The individual engages and collaborates with RF leadership and the board treasurer in financial and operational matters.

V. Duties

· Provides supervision of the Accounts Payable Coordinator, Accounts Receivable and Office Assistant.

· Responsible, responsive, and accountable for all financial matters (i.e. reconciles all bank accounts monthly, maintains Resident trust accounts)

· Posting payroll bi-monthly into QuickBooks (requires creating G/L, creating salary expense worksheet, calculating percentages and accruing wages).

· Work closely with Accounts Receivable to request transfers between individual's' savings accounts and Resident Trust accounts for purchases, outings and expense reimbursements.

· Preparation and filing of 1099's. Includes identifying new vendors and sending out letters for appropriate TIN's to determine 1099 eligibility.

· Maintain documentation for all fundraising events to include; posting all income and expenses, updating donor lists, creating “Thank you” letters, maintaining spreadsheet.

· Maintain annual donor report; dissemination of all donation information that was entered into Gift Works. Requires multiple categories of information (donation amount, memorials, honorariums, etc.)

· Act as lead contact for all annual financial audits.

· Provide assistance to the accounting firm to complete various financial reports.

· Works closely with representative from accounting firm to prepare the monthly financial statements.

· Being a collaborative partner to leadership and board treasurer in; providing timely financial data, anticipating financial impacts, providing actionable management information.

· Maintain staff training accrual worksheet and reconcile payment when (and if) it is received. Post payment into QuickBooks and make any necessary adjustments.

· Assist with the development of the annual budgets.

· Prepare miscellaneous reports and document filings (North Shore Coalition sales tax, HFS/IDPH grants, Lake County tax exemption, etc.)

· Makes suggestions to improve business management processes and financial data / information.

· Member of the Finance Committee.

· Other duties as assigned.

Upon completion of training, employee must demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Successfully pass First Aid and CPR exams to the instructor's satisfaction
• Working effectively with the individuals
• Lifting/pushing techniques (if applicable)
• Reliability (showing up on time, not calling off repeatedly, being responsible)
• Completion of initial training requirements

The Office Manager is required to complete certain training requirements as listed below:

• CPR (every 2 years)
• First Aid (every 2 years)
• Infectious Diseases and Universal Precautions (Annually)
• Confidentiality (Annually)
• Fire Safety and Extinguisher Use (Annually)
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) (Annually)

Working Conditions:

Employee is also exposed on a regular basis to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities which might include the following behaviors, but not limited to: attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorders, below level intellectual functioning, and depression. The employee is occasionally exposed to individuals who have the potential to be carrying a communicable disease.

I have read my and conditions of employment. I understand the duties and expectations that will be required of me. I affirm that I have the physical and emotional capability to complete what is expected of me. I also understand that employment is at will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time. It is understood that employment is subject to verification of past employment.

Employment Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting and Managerial: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person