Business Manager

The Business Manager is responsible for all accounting matters relating to financial records, and accounts payable and receivable. Also functions as social services case manager.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Promptly records and deposits all donations and other income, monitoring cash-on-hand, processing payments for bills and obligations.
• Input and maintain an organized filing system.
• Assists with donation counting, record keeping, reporting, and banking of kettles, serving as a liaison to seasonal volunteer counters.
• Assist with data entry and statistics - compose and compile reports of services and activities.
• Create, track, and give appropriate acknowledgement of gifts and activities.
• Prepare check requests and maintain accurate records of all funds used for assistance.
• Maintain accurate statistical reports across all social service assistance programs.
• Oversee all aspects of social service assistance programs, ensuring that funds are used according to policy and grant requirements. Interview, screen and record personal data from social service applicants, make referrals.
• Provide emergency casework services, which includes utilities, rent, seasonal needs, referrals, or other emergency services, if appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with social service agencies, churches, community resource centers or other organizations as necessary.
• Work cooperatively with landlords, utility companies, and other vendors.
• Maintain current information regarding other community services that may benefit clientele.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee the Christmas fundraising program, to include volunteers, seasonal workers, and the payroll for seasonal workers.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant field (business administration, management, accounting) or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 5 years' experience in financial reporting, record keeping and payroll (preferred).

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Learn and adhere to The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Ethics.
• Adhere to professional codes of ethics as they apply to professional licensing.
• Understand and adhere to professional boundaries within and outside of the organization.
• Maintain client confidentiality and obtain appropriate releases of information.
• Demonstrate a continued effort to increase self-awareness and to better understand other cultures and issues of social justice and promote racial understanding and reconciliation.
• Complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of hire.
• Become DHHS MiBridges Navigator trained.
• Become ServicePoint trained and able to prepare, update, and maintain records and files of applicants and clientele on ServicePoint Database.

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
• Willingness to learn new software as needed

Certificates and Licenses:

• Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed
• Must have a current valid driver's license and pass the Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR)