Manager of Accounting

REPORTS TO: Controller The Manager of Accounting is responsible for accounting management of all gifts, including permanently and temporarily restricted records, as well as those impacting the Endowment Trust and the collected endowment. This successful candidate will review accounts payable checks and reconcile balance sheet accounts, as part of the preparation of audit schedules for the outside auditors. The Manager of Accounting will review all cash receipts for proper G/L distribution and accuracy of deposits as well as backup the controller in the oversight of daily functions such as accounts payable, gift entry, and other Accounting Department activities. Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) during a pivotal time in the history of the institution. A leading arts organization in our region, the SLSO returned to Powell Hall at the Jack C. Taylor Music Center in September 2025 and approaches its 150th anniversary in 2030. RESPONSIBILTIES Maintain permanently restricted gift schedule and supporting documents. Review all gifts for accuracy, proper designation and support prior to entry. Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding accounting record or procedures. Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and initiate corrections needed. Maintain collected endowment schedule and balance to investment section of monthly financials. Prepare monthly development entry, reconcile balance differences. Process billings for receptions & hall rentals, including settlement of such events. Review voucher checks for accuracy, proper approval and maintain control log of checks issued, transmit PositivePay file to Commerce and monitor Positive Pay activity. Reconcile SLSO Operating bank account, including daily analysis of bank activity. Maintain temporarily restricted gift schedule, prepare releases monthly, compare with budget, and tie to GL. Backup the controller in the oversight of Accounting Department activities. Monitor balance the Bulk mail account, including monthly journal entry and corrections of coding and mail house activity. Responsible for recording and reconciling all GIK. Prepare monthly ticket entries, including reconciling all ticketing balance sheet and income accounts. Daily reconciliation of all cash receipts’ entries and deposits. Analyze financial activity to budget expectations. #J-18808-Ljbffr