Manager, Accounting

Overview: This role works closely with the Controller to manage day-to-day financial operations and regular reporting in service to the Chamber’s strategic plan
 
Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable (25%)

• Manage the Accounts Receivable function for all member dues and non-dues revenue in Growth Zone (member management Software).
• Record daily deposits received by the Chamber, including checks, credit cards, and electronic payments.
• Complete remote bank deposits for multiple banks.
• Reconcile daily deposits to GrowthZone.
• Record daily deposits in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Partnerships team as needed to ensure consistency with initiative receipts.
• Work with program managers to collect outstanding accounts receivable invoices.
• Complete ACH and virtual credit card enrollment forms and charitable donation request forms.

Accounts Payable (25%)

• Manage the Accounts Payable process for the Chamber.
• Process accounts payable invoices and related accounting forms.
• Assist with purchase order processing.
• Maintain W-9 records to ensure all vendors have up-to-date documentation on file.
• Manage staff credit card assignments.
• Reconcile credit card activity weekly to ensure all receipts are submitted and record credit card bills monthly in the accounting system.

General Accounting (20%)

• Assist the Controller with general accounting duties.
• Assist with the annual external audit.
• File, scan, and maintain documents.
• Maintain accurate and organized work records, including electronic file storage and record retention.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively recommend process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, cost savings, productivity, and systems.

Membership Revenue Reporting (10%)

• Prepare weekly membership revenue reports.
• Run weekly Payments/Receipts by Account reports for dues by account codes for Strategic Partnerships, the Controller, and Operations leadership.
• Update member records as needed.

Initiative Investor Payments (10%)

• Confirm initiative investor payments.
• Create annual fee items in GrowthZone for all programs listed in the initiative handbook.
• Work closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships to ensure accuracy of reports.

Miscellaneous Administrative Functions (10%)

• Order and distribute parking and Southwest Airline vouchers as needed.
• Manage postage machine funding.
• Collect and distribute mail daily.
• Notary for the Chamber.

 
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions
 
Other Duties:
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
 
Education and Experience:

• Three to five years of relevant work experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Experience with financial software required; Abila MIP a plus.
• Experience with GrowthZone or a similar customer relationship management system preferred.
• Excellent computer, communication, organizational, math, time management, attention-to-detail, and accuracy skills required.
• Strong Excel skills, including experience with pivot tables and formulas.
• Notary/willingness to obtain Notary certification.

 
Core Value Competencies:
At the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, we:

• TRUST each other
• Embrace FLEXIBILITY
• COLLABORATE openly
• Commit to INCLUSION
• Act with INTEGRITY

 
Job Competencies and Skills:
 
Technical Aptitude

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in tools and equipment relevant to job performance.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and manage data within the GrowthZone system.

Communication

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen actively and respond appropriately.

Professionalism & Work Ethic

• Demonstrates accountability, strong time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Takes initiative and independently identifies and completes necessary tasks.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Researches and evaluates information to develop effective solutions.

Relationship Building

• Builds strong, collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients to achieve shared goals.

Project Management

• Coordinates resources, planning, and execution to complete projects efficiently and on time.

 
Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

 
FLSA Classification:

• Full-time, Exempt

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

 
Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position a minimum of 75% of the time
• Needs to occasionally move about to assist with meeting room set-ups

 
Travel Required:

• N/A

 
EEO Statement:
The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment. Specifically, the Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotion are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions-in-force, recall, training, education, and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.