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Finance and Accounting Manager

The Memphis Botanic Garden is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization managed by the Memphis Botanic Garden Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of the City of Memphis. Hosting over 260,000 visitors each year, Memphis Botanic Garden strives to enhance lives by connecting people with nature, increasing awareness and appreciation of our environment.

The Garden is currently seeking applicants for the position of Finance and Accounting Manager to manage the financial functions of a $5 million operating budget.

Type: Full Time / Salaried
Reports to: Executive Director
Direct Reports: One part-time accounting clerk

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate the daily operations of the finance department, including A/P, A/R, cash receipts, general ledger, cash forecasting, and balance sheet reconciliation.
Prepare and deliver timely, accurate monthly reports for each operating area plus consolidated reports by the 10th business day of the month.
Work with the Executive Director and senior staff to create the annual budget including individual income statements for each operating area.
Coordinate audit and tax preparation functions.
Oversee investment results of endowment and financial reserves and provide overall treasury management.
Assure timeliness of all licensing, permitting renewals, compliance, and sales tax mandates.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director, including cross-training on payroll and benefits.

Desired Background: Mid to senior-level accounting manager.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Non-profit accounting experience
Detail-oriented, team player, and problem solver
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Special Requirements:

Must submit to and pass a background check and drug screening.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Position is officed on site, inside of the Memphis Botanic Garden offices.
Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm, in-person at the Garden.
Occasional nights and weekends are required.

Compensation is commensurate with education, skills, and experience.

Full benefits package offered including health, dental, and vision insurance plans, paid sick leave and paid vacation, 12 paid holidays annually, and a 401K match program.

If interested, email your resume and cover letter to Mary Helen Butler at maryhelen.butler@membg.org.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Memphis Botanic Garden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The Finance and Accounting Manager position requires occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds, standing and sitting for extended periods, and working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions as needed.

Legal Compliance:
The Finance and Accounting Manager must adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations, financial management, accounting practices, and human resources.

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change.

Treasury Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Treasury Accountant – Bilingual Korean will be required to perform a critical role in managing and optimizing the company’s financial resources in day-to-day operations. This role will perform cash management, investment activities, and financial reporting to ensure liquidity, compliance, and efficient use of funds. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in accounting or finance, strong analytical skills, and experience with treasury functions.

THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Review and track all aspects of accounting and finance transactions from daily operations, including AP, AR, payroll, investment, and all other operating expenses, to check the liquidity for operational requirements in the short and long term.
• Review daily cash transactions, including cash payments and deposits, and cross-check their reconciliation status on the accounting ledger in the system.
• Track and monitor all unknown cash transactions in all bank accounts to prevent potential risks, including communicating with the banks to dispute and settle any identified fraud.
• Follow up on borrowing status and interest with banks, including responding to all bank inquiries and maintaining the internal loan system with up-to-date borrowing conditions.
• Check daily closing for all the associated accounts in the accounting system, including cash, loan, interest, and all others, and correct any errors and inaccurately processed transactions.
• Prepare and deliver all required reports to manage cash liquidity effectively in the short and long term. The reporting requirement will be met by providing the following report on time: a variance analysis of forecasting cash flow against actual cash flow in detail by weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
• Provide a meaningful net cash flow analysis on capital expenditure and all other investment activities to support the senior management team’s decision-making.
• Lead month-end closing in the treasury area, including scheduling closing works to meet the deadline and preparing the required closing reports, such as cash flow analysis and borrowing status report with detailed interest expense per loan and weighted average interest rate.
• Take a leading role in collaborating with the external audit team regarding the year-end FS and ICFR audit.
• Lead the various projects assigned related to improving the internal accounting management system, including accounting policies and procedures
• Support HQ office’s inquiries in Korean regarding financial reporting.
• Promote the Finance/Accounting Department’s goals and positive, professional image by promptly and cooperatively conducting business with other HICO departments, vendors, and customers.
• Know HICO’s Quality, Safety, and Environmental Policies. Discuss thoroughly the importance of these policies and their impact on the workplace.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHER OCCASIONAL WORK ASSIGNMENTS NOT MENTIONED.

THE NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
• Assist in the annual physical inventory audit.
• Ability to use office equipment, such as: PC, photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to communicate with others to complete work.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a constantly changing environment
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, & other relevant areas and at least 5 years of work experience in corporate accounting and finance. CPA or CFA is preferred but not required.
• Must be bi-lingual with proficiency in Korean & English.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS accounting principles and practical applications.
• Developed knowledge and skills in financial reporting and analysis.
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in ERP system. SAP experience preferred.

Hyosung HICO, Ltd., is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Hyosung HICO, Ltd., not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Experience
Required
5 years:
Experienced in ERP system.
5 years:
Work experience in corporate accounting and finance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Financial Services Manager

Position Overview:

HBG Design is seeking an experienced Financial Services Manager to join our team. As part of the Corporate Operations Group, the Financial Services Manager oversees the firm’s financial health and ensures accurate record-keeping and reporting. This multi-faceted role reports to various stakeholders, including HBG’s internal leaders and leadership at the parent company level.

Company & Culture:

As a Top 5 hospitality and entertainment architecture and interior design firm in the U.S., HBG Design offers a robust, growing pipeline of stable projects and a solid reputation for sustaining repeat clientele. The Financial Services Manager will join a team of seasoned corporate specialists who run the business operations of our professional services firm. Representing both design personnel and operations team members, the employees of HBG take pride in our achievements and invite you to be a part of our success story.

Our dynamic and vibrant culture fosters a sense of community and encourages personal and professional growth. You’ll find a supportive and collaborative company culture here, where fresh ideas and different viewpoints are actively sought and considered. HBG employees feel valued for the work they do and are encouraged to achieve their full career potential. These are just a few reasons why we consistently earn awards for being one of the best places to work in our regions and across our industry.

The Successful Candidate:

The ideal candidate must demonstrate advanced communication skills and proven experience collaborating with leadership across varying departments (i.e., architecture, interior design, financial services, IT, human resources, marketing, etc.). In this role, the Financial Services Manager must be able to take responsibility for assisting with the implementation of financial strategies of the firm and advising on budgets, financial reporting, and forecasting. A seasoned professional, the successful candidate will also possess high level analytical and problem-solving skills.

Position Responsibilities:

Apply GAAP to accurately prepare, present, and report monthly financial statements.
Prepare monthly financial statements and utilization reports supplemented as appropriate with financial forecasting of future periods.
Effectively communicate financial performance to Executive Leadership Team, Group Leaders, Project Managers, Department Leaders, and Financial Services staff.
Interface with parent company’s business services group, as well as HBG Human Resources department to coordinate payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
Support HBG Design’s Executive Compensation Committee in developing budgets and preparing worksheets and other tools for use in bonus and compensation evaluations.
Supervise and mentor staff accountants, including hiring, training, and delegation of responsibilities.
Maintain ongoing analysis of net fee backlog of projects; support CEO/Practice Leader with monthly projections.
Monitor financial performance of projects and update reporting based on scope, schedule, or other changes.
Work in collaboration with Project Accountant to ensure projects are invoiced according to established scheduled, that billing is current according to contract requirements, and that collections are received and deposited in a timely manner.
Act as the primary liaison between HBG Design and the parent company with respect to managing the company’s financial accounting, payroll, cash receipts, and other financial assets.
Establish an effective reporting structure that ensures necessary reports required by the parent company are delivered on schedule.

Qualifications:

12+ years accounting experience, some of which have been at an architecture or engineering company.
CPA preferred but not required.
Experience with Generally Acceptable Accounting Principles (GAAP) compliance.
Expert level Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience utilizing ERP systems for financial management.
Ability to oversee staff of experienced professionals.
Must be collaborative in nature and willing to engage with Leadership Team, Project Managers, and Department Leaders to ensure smooth financial operations.

Compensation:

$95,000 – $120,000 base pay per year.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, regional cost of living, experience, and qualifications.

Learn More at HBG.DESIGN

We are a Top 5 hospitality and entertainment architecture and interior design firm with three offices in the U.S. We highly value the passionate professionals who are at the heart of every experience we create, whether you work in our design studio or support our operations with specialized business acumen. Over HBG’s 45+ years in the industry, our 100 professionals in architecture, interior design, project delivery and corporate support have helped establish an impressive client portfolio that includes Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Las Vegas Sands, Atlantis, Rock & Brews, Caesars Entertainment, Hard Rock International, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Four Winds Casinos, and WinStar World Casino and Resort. HBG Design has been lauded for its business approach and commitment to employee growth and development, winning 10+ ‘Top Workplace,’ ‘Best Place to Work’, and ‘Hot Firm’ Awards. Experience our culture, projects, and the opportunities to take your career to the next level at www.hbg.design

EOE

Finance and Accounting Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager – Girl Scouts Heart of the South

Girl Scouts Heart of the South, is a nonprofit organization focused on building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. They are supported by adult volunteers and mentors right here in the Memphis community, as well as millions of alums around the globe. GSHS leads the way as these young women discover who they are and how they can make the future brighter, regardless of their background or ability.

The organization is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Finance and Accounting Manager. This role serves as a key leadership team member and active participant in making organizational strategic decisions to finance the company’s growth and development.

Responsibilities:

Executive Support: Supports the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in leading the development of the Council’s budget and operating plan; ensures that resource allocation and utilization reflects and facilitates achievement of the strategic plan. Provides counsel to the CEO in the formulation of overall fiscal policies and plans regarding both short and long-term financial matters.
Board Engagement: Act as a member of the board committee and is responsible for preparing reports and analysis to support effective governance and decision-making of the Council.
Departmental Leadership: Provides leadership and oversight of the Finance, Retail, Product, and Human Resources departments in alignment with the Movement to provide a premier leadership experience.
Financial Management: Manages Finance and performs the day-to-day operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and financial reporting, and alignment with accounting standards.
Human Resources: Oversees Human Resources to ensure effective recruitment, training, and performance management processes and employee policies are in effect. Ensures health and welfare benefits are competitive, payroll and compensation managed, and employee conflicts are resolved.

Duties:

Process and verify invoices and check requests for proper account codes, department codes, discounts, payment terms and the appropriate signature approval.
Create and maintain Financial records and filing system in an efficient and effective way to ensure accuracy, and ease of information/invoice retrieval.
Build and sustain professional customer focused relationships both internally and externally for responding to questions effectively, resolving billing problems; acts as the Finance Department liaison between departments and vendors.
Set up grant codes and coordinate with the appropriate staff (Grant Managers/Grant allocators) to ensure all grant-related cost transfers are prepared accurately and timely with appropriate back-up documentation and entered into the general ledger.
Produce and distribute grant reports on a monthly basis. On a quarterly basis, have in depth conversations with grant allocators about budget variances.
Performs the month-end close; which includes investigating and resolving transactions impacting the close.
Produce and run financial reports and distribute financial statement.
Conduct account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
Act as relationship manager – cultivating and managing the banking, endowment and investment management financial relationships.
Acts as audit oversight and process improvement within the finance and accounting functions.
Active participation in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.
Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong collaborative skills with the ability to coach and develop high-performance teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Power Point, Word, and Excel
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Travel throughout council jurisdiction up to 20% of the time
Capability to provide own transportation and maintain valid operator license

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Proven relevant work experience (5+ years managerial)
Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional teams
Experience with NetSuite and Sage 300 preferred

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) matching

Accounts Payable Clerk

SUMMARY

Crosstown Arts is hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk who will be responsible for submitting timely payments to all of the organization’s vendors and the musicians/artists who perform and/or present work for the organization.

The Accounts Payable Clerk reports directly to the Controller and works closely with other finance department staff to support the operational well-being of Crosstown Arts.

Crosstown Arts is committed to supporting a diverse and equitable workplace. Applicants from traditionally under-represented and under-supported groups are encouraged to apply. Crosstown Arts is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and disability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Code and enter invoices from a variety of vendors.
Process outgoing checks and payments.
Research and resolve all current and outstanding accounts payable issues with vendors.
Manage incoming emails, calls and other correspondences from internal departments and outside vendors to ensure all questions have been answered and invoices processed accurately.
Maintain frequent contact with internal and external customers providing consistent accessibility and a high-level of congenial customer service.
Provide general administrative support to operations staff, as directed.

REQUIREMENTS

Able to maintain an extremely positive attitude in a supportive role to upper level finance department staff.
Able to follow directives with precision and complete new and repeating tasks in a timely manner.
Able to adapt to existing methods, policies, and procedures of the organization.
Able to establish and maintain effective and congenial working relationships with representatives of various groups, vendors, and co-workers.
Able to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds.
Able to problem-solve with staff and vendors while sustaining a high level of congeniality and professionalism.

REPORTING

This position reports directly to the Controller.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a professional accounts payable position required.
General understanding of accounting concepts and practices.
Moderate understanding of accounts payable systems.
Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred.
Moderate computer skills, including basic functionality with desktop computers; moderate Excel skills (preparing and modifying spreadsheets).

THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN ONGOING COMMITMENT TO THE FOLLOWING CHARACTERISTICS:

Even-tempered disposition. Ability to work under pressure in a composed, focused, affable, and courteous manner, with the clear understanding that unprofessional, unkind, or unfriendly interactions with the public or other staff members are not acceptable under any circumstances.
Adaptable and flexible. Ability and willingness to accommodate ongoing modification to all tasks, plans and projects, including regular interruptions to workflow.
Prompt and timely communicator. Ability to manage a demanding level of correspondence in all forms of communication. Especially important are excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative. Eagerness to work collaboratively with Crosstown Arts’ staff.
Organized. Ability to manage a high volume of information and tasks for multiple projects simultaneously, at varying levels of completion.
Accommodating. Ability to seek out supportive solutions in order to accommodate guests and participants in all Crosstown Arts’ spaces – including the general public (as well as artists, musicians, and event organizers) – to realize the full potential of their creative vision whenever possible.
Gracious with people. Ability to maintain a composed and supportive demeanor when interacting with idiosyncratic and distinctive personalities during sensitive situations. Demonstrates a good-natured, positive, and cheerful demeanor towards others at all times.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and positive. Ability to sustain an ongoing spirit of positivity in high-pressure and demanding situations. Great level of passion and enthusiasm surrounding delegated projects, programs, and promotional campaigns.
Receptive. Ability and willingness to take on a wide range of responsibilities ranging from simple tasks to highly detailed directives in order to complete projects.
Attentive to details. Ability to maintain focus on and adjust to the constantly emerging details unique to each situation, ranging from visual/space needs to interpersonal requests from other staff and event participants.
Assertive, determined, and focused. Ability to stay on task, to work under pressure within given deadlines, to problem-solve, and to proactively find solutions to obstacles in resourceful ways, seeing all projects through to completion.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

This is a full-time, hourly position eligible for all Crosstown Arts benefits. Pay rate is commensurate with experience and skill level.

TO APPLY

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references online via Slideroom.com HERE. If you prefer to submit hard copies of your application materials (as opposed to applying online), feel free to drop off the required items with a Crosstown Arts staff member at the East Atrium desk at Crosstown Concourse during the hours of 10 am-5 pm, Tuesday-Friday.

CROSSTOWN ARTS: OVERVIEW

Crosstown Arts is a contemporary arts center with multiple music venues, performance and exhibition spaces, art-making facilities, and a multidisciplinary artist residency program, offering a diverse range of programming, all with immediate access to healthcare, wellness, and childcare resources.

Crosstown Arts is the creative centerpiece within Crosstown Concourse, a one-million-square-foot adaptive reuse of the historic Sears building, constructed in 1927 and once a major distribution center and retail store for Sears, Roebuck & Co. in Memphis, Tennessee. The larger Crosstown Concourse complex is a vertical urban village grounded in arts, education, and healthcare. It includes a charter high school for arts and sciences, graduate programs in education, health and wellness disciplines, grocery and marketplace, commercial/office, and a diverse range of residential living spaces.

The mission of Crosstown Arts is to further cultivate the creative community in Memphis by providing resources and opportunities to inspire and support a wide range of audiences. Crosstown Arts manages a variety of spaces and programs that integrate exhibition, performance, production, retail, and education. This collective vision of collaboration and sharing of resources to benefit the neighboring community and the city at large is the unifying quality that connects all the programming, spaces, tenants, and services of Crosstown Arts and Crosstown Concourse.

Financial Analyst-EVC Finance and Operations (4 Openings)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Executive Director- Central Business Officer, the Financial Analyst provides high-level budgeting, accounting, and reporting support to the assigned units in the Division of Operations and Finance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gathers, maintains, and analyzes financial data for units in the EVC office.
Tracks and reports on multi-year commitments (planned and actual).
Monitors and reports on actual expenditures of EVC unit accounts; reports accounting discrepancies.
Provides necessary support relating to monthly and year end close processes.
Assists with the preparation of annual budget submissions.
Reconciles ledgers for assigned units.
Prepares or provides support with periodic (monthly, quarterly, or annual) statements such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, fund balance reports, etc.
Prepares budget requests, maintains operating budgets, compiles data for legislative budget requests, and ensures completion of formal budget revisions.
Recommends budget level unit accounts during the annual budget planning exercise.
Provides support with financial analysis and forecasting for assigned units.
Provides financial support and problem-solving for EVC unit heads and stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of accounting experience in a complex business environment performing budgetary and financial analysis; OR Master’s Degree and three (3) years of accounting experience in a complex business environment performing budgetary and financial analysis. (Higher education experience preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.

· Advanced computer skills with MS Office Suite especially Excel.

· Knowledge of ERP computer skills.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.

Finance Systems Analyst

Job Description:

The Finance Systems Analyst will lead and manage the Bank’s Deposit Management System (DMS). This position will work in multiple systems, perform financial reconciliations, and analyze and report the resulting data. The Finance Systems Analyst will be responsible for the accuracy and regulatory compliance of the DMS, collaborate with finance and IT departments, and enhance the controls to safeguard the DMS’s integrity. In addition, the position will take the lead to ensure all customers comply with Bank’s policies related to the DMS and its data sources.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities:

Oversee and validate the accuracy of data within the DMS.
Performing accurate and timely financial reconciliations.
Provide clear explanations for variances between expected and actual system outputs.
Communicate all findings to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to convey necessary system improvements and to implement strategic enhancements.
Develop and enforce internal controls to ensure the reliability and compliance of the DMS.
Proactively engage with customers to educate and ensure adherence to DMS policies to resolve compliance issues as they arise.
Maintain detailed documentation for DMS processes and controls, as well as procedures for system reporting.
Exhibit a strong capacity for learning and adapting to new financial systems and technologies.
Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
2-3 years of relevant experience preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in financial systems analysis with a focus on reconciliations and variance explanations.
Proficient in analyzing large complex data sets and financial reporting systems.
Key Competencies:

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey intricate information in a comprehensible manner.
High level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.

Staff Accountant

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Staff Accountant will provide financial support to designated operating areas regarding month-end close, account reconciliation, journal entry posting, financial analysis, and other projects as assigned. The individual in this position must have the ability to work independently, analyze financial data and reach appropriate conclusions.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

Prepare and record daily and monthly journal entries.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
Prepare daily detailed cash account reconciliations.
Enter new vendors.
Responsible for fixed assets and prepaids monthly process.
Prepare reports utilizing financial and statistical data.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Assist with various related projects as requested.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
1-2 years accounting experience preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or Masters preferred.

Key Competencies:

High level of accuracy, thoroughness, and orderliness in performing work assignments.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate confidently with superiors and peers.
Strong accounting skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Analytical skills.
Judgment and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Executive Director – EVC Business Office

HIRING RANGE: $137,159.67 – $160,019.61/annually

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Executive Vice Chancellor (EVC) Operations and Finance, the Executive Director- EVC Business Office plans, implements, and directs fiscal and human resources activities for all units that report to the Office of the EVC. This position reviews and evaluates complex budgets and staffing needs for all EVC units and makes recommendations to unit leaders and the EVC for change as needed. This position assists the unit leaders within the Office of the EVC navigate financial, budgetary and HR processes through the ERP and related software systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads, manages, directs, and consults with appropriate EVC Unit leadership and staff regarding their respective budgets.
Prepares budget reports and documents to provide financial management support to the EVC units.
Provides guidance, reviews, and approves budget documents prepared by units reporting to the EVC Office ensuring compliance with applicable policy, procedure, and budget strategies.
Completes short and long-range financial analyses to provide decision support on the allocation of financial and personnel resources; makes recommendations for the reallocation of resources to align with division priorities.
Prepares justifications or alternatives for cost containment and/or reductions to meet department and campus mission and priorities.
Evaluates, develops, implements, and monitors internal policies and procedures relating to fiscal and HR activities for EVC Units to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Plans, implements, and directs the business activities relating to procurement, payroll, inventory, and employee benefits, to ensure that business services activities are completed in compliance with university and office policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
Provides leadership, supervision and oversight, and manages and directs training for staff in the Central Business office who have responsibility for financial and HR activities.
Provides oversight and collaborates with hiring managers in the units providing consultation, recommendations, and direction as needed in relation to staff hiring, performance reviews, improvement plans, and terminations.
Develops, manages, and directs training across all EVC units for financial and human resources functions.
Accurately interprets and complies with federal and state laws impacting business operations and university policy.
Prepares and completes annual fiscal control questionnaires and annual space surveys.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of progressive experience in an upper management setting with responsibility for finance and/or human resource management; OR Master’s Degree and five (5) years of progressive experience in an upper management setting with responsibility for finance and/or human resource management. (Experience in Higher Education industry is preferred.)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop business reports and plans.
Skills in supervision and the ability to identify training as well as professional development needs and create a plan to meet identified needs.
High-level skills in position-related software and personnel/financial systems including word processing, spreadsheets, and enterprise resource management systems.
Knowledge of best practices for budgeting, accounting, and forecasting.
Ability to adapt to change and work independently, strong initiative.
Skills in managing complex budgets and translating complex financial data into understandable business reports for executive leadership
Technical knowledge of entity-wide financial statements, financial statement components and their impact on key financial ratios.
Skill in identifying opportunities and implementing Business Process Improvement.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work evenings and weekends. May require occasional overnight travel.

Accounting Specialist

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a K-12 charter school in Memphis, TN and Alabama. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades K-12 to excel in college and in life. Freedom Preparatory Academy opened in August of 2009 with a class of 96 6th graders. We now serve over 2,000 students in grades K-12 and launched in Birmingham, AL with K-1 to grow to a K-5 campus. In the fifteen years we have been operating, our students have exceeded local and state averages in math and local averages in English language arts on the state exam.

We have three core beliefs that drive our mission: Every child deserves the right to a high quality public education, a foundation in character development is essential, and direct exposure to an array of opportunities and experiences provides each child with the self-confidence and social knowledge to compete globally. We will accomplish our mission through a highly structured, academically rigorous environment where students will master the core subjects, develop advanced academic skills, and demonstrate the school’s core values of: Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

Freedom Preparatory Academy seeks an Accounting Specialist to work collaboratively with the Sr. Accounting Manager. This role is responsible for maintaining the day-to-day accounting functions, including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and month-end close.

RESPONSIBILITIES

*Input network recurring invoices daily / weekly, reconcile ghost card weekly, among other accounts payable duties

*Collaborate with Special Projects Manager – Finance and Deans of Operations to ensure accurate and timely bill payment

*Collaborate with Special Projects Manager – Finance and Deans of Operations to ensure accurate and timely deposits and recognition of revenue

*Input, monitor, and audit transactions in the asset management system (Asset Tiger, import into Intacct)

*Support Sr. Accounting Manager with month-end close process

QUALIFICATIONS

*Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

* 1-3 years of experience (will consider intern/externships acceptable) as accounting clerk/specialist position, preferred

*Microsoft Office proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Testing in proficiency may be required

*Energy and entrepreneurial spirit for a transformation charter network

*Generally accepted accounting principles

*A/P, A/R, and G/L procedures

*Problem-solver, resourceful, reflective, creative

*Effectively communicate in oral and written form

*Ability to multitask and work under very tight deadlines

*Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

*Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

*Establish effective working relationships with management and school operations teams

*Demonstrated commitment to the educational mission, vision, and goals of Freedom Preparatory Academy

Job Tag: accounting

Finance and Accounting Manager

Treasury Accountant

Financial Services Manager

Finance and Accounting Manager

Accounts Payable Clerk

Financial Analyst-EVC Finance and Operations (4 Openings)

Finance Systems Analyst

Staff Accountant

Executive Director – EVC Business Office

Accounting Specialist

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