Job Description
Job Description
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
- 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
- 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
- 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 modelingStrong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills requiredExperience with Sage Intacct or other accounting system requiredProficient in PC skills (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferredGeneral understanding of accounting terminology and fundamentalsExceptional written and verbal communication skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management; ability to translate complex data into actionable insightsAnalytical skills and problem solving in a fast-paced environmentStrong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, work independently and meet deadlinesTeam-oriented professionalExperience working cross-functionally with operations, sales, marketing, etc.Strong presentation, public speaking and training skillsPhysical 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 interafraternal 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.