Choose901 is hiring: Accounting Manager in Memphis

Overview

Accounting Manager

Supervisor: Director of Finance

Status: Full-time Exempt

Location: Memphis, TN (Candidates in proximity to Memphis are required to work 4 days onsite) or Remote

Passionate about serving others, Kappa Delta is a leading for-impact women’s organization. Since 1897, we have inspired women to build confidence, excel academically, develop leadership skills, and become responsible citizens. With 168 collegiate chapters, 220+ alumnae chapters, and more than 280,000 members worldwide, we are committed to fostering an environment that empowers members and staff to thrive.

National Headquarters, based in Memphis, TN, operates with a staff of 50+ professionals supporting three entities: Kappa Delta Sorority, Kappa Delta Foundation, and Kappa Delta Housing. Together with thousands of volunteers, we deliver mission-driven programs and experiences that transform lives.

Position Summary

The Accounting Senior will support both the Director of Finance as well as the Accounting Senior Manager in a multitude of financial and business analysis activities and traditional accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, year end audit preparation. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and long-term financial planning. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of working cross-functionally to drive efficiency and informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in coordination with department heads
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to support business decisions
• Analyze financial and operational performance against key business metrics and document meaningful insights
• Support strategic planning initiatives by providing scenario modeling and business case analysis
• Partner with departments to evaluate business plans, investments, and cost optimization initiatives
• Continuously improve planning and reporting tools, systems, and processes for better accuracy and efficiency
• Preparation of the monthly journal entries as assigned, and preparation of the monthly internal financial statements
• Assist with annual audit effort, including report and audit schedule preparation
• Liaise with the BTA department on special projects and system upgrades impacting the accounting department
• Provide oversight of all chapter finance activities
• Coordinate chapter finance support with the division national leadership teams and the national vice – president finance including providing assistance to new chapters and collaboration with chapter/house corporation accounting vendor
• Travel to certain Kappa Delta events including the biannual National Convention and collegiate training events, assisting with planning of events as directed, and serving as on-site staff event support as needed
• Maintain general ledger accounts
• Verify and post journal entries
• Provide G/L account coding for expense invoices and various cash receipts
• Process reclassification, manual, accrual, and reversal journal entries
• Perform G/L account reconciliations
• Perform month-end close activities
• Provide various analysis and financial reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, with an emphasis in business or accounting preferred, and a minimum of 2 to 4 years’ experience.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required
• Experience with Sage Intacct or other accounting system required
• Proficient in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• General understanding of accounting terminology and fundamentals
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Analytical skills and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, work independently and meet deadlines
• Team-oriented professional
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, etc.
• Strong presentation, public speaking and training skills

Physical and Environment Requirements

• Position may require prolong periods of sitting.
• Must be able to operate a computer and navigate applications with a smart phone, computer, and or tablet.
• Some travel may be required: Sorority conferences, convention, training and interfraternal conferences as budgeted.
• Must be able to use hand and arms for repetitive movement such as movement of wrists, hands, and fingers while typing.
• Must be able to converse with colleagues via phone and computer programs.
• If working remotely must have a quiet full-time office space and sufficient internet connection.