Overview
Staff Accountant Jobs in Kansas City, USA at company951
Description
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 Growth Zone.
• 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 Growth Zone 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.
Requirements
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 Growth Zone 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 Growth Zone 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.
Title: Staff Accountant
Company: company951
Location: Kansas City, USA
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