Stowers Institute for Medical Research is seeking a highly motivated Manager of Accounting Operations. The position will manage and oversee the daily responsibility of payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as supervise three Accounting Specialists. The candidate will be a senior member of the Accounting team and will report to the Director of Accounting.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing bi-weekly payroll processing through a third-party processor.
- Reviewing payroll reports for accuracy and reconciling to the general ledger.
- Being a subject matter expert on federal, state, local payroll, wage and hourly laws and best practices and ensuring compliance.
- Managing all Accounts Payable functions including iExpense, corporate credit card programs and issuing annual tax documents.
- Managing all Accounts Receivable functions.
- Being a significant contributor to the Institute’s ERP evaluation and technology solution initiatives.
- Identifying and implementing best practices and improvements.
- Maintaining and updating internal controls.
- Managing a performance review process including review of performance goals and regular developmental feedback to staff.
- Various ad-hoc projects as assigned.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter willing to commit the required effort to accomplish objectives and identify opportunities. Candidates should demonstrate solid problem-solving skills with the ability to think “outside the box” and innovatively. The ability to effectively prioritize one’s workload and manage changes in direction and priority is essential. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product will be vital. Successful candidates will be a team player who demonstrates and fosters a partnering attitude while working closely with members across the department and Institute.
Minimum Requirements:
- 4-6 years of accounting experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- Experience with ADP payroll processing is a requirement.
- Managerial experience.
- Experience working in an ERP system.
- Extensive payroll knowledge including compliance and procedures for corporations.
- Experience with procure to pay process.
- Prior not-for-profit experience would be a plus but not required.
- Experience with Forms W-2, 1099 and 1023.
- Familiarity with US federal, state, and local payroll reporting requirements.
- Strong accounting, analytical and research skills.
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a current resume and cover letter to: careers@stowers.org or to Administration Department, Stowers Institute for Medical Research, 1000 E 50th Street, Kansas City, MO 64110.
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