Assistant Manager, General Accounting

University Of Memphis East; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks an Accounting Supervisor to manage financial documentation and oversee the accounting coordinator. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field and three years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of three years of bookkeeping or related experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting Coordinator and front desk duties.
• Handle account research, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Managerial skills

Communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Business Administration or relevant fields

Job description

University of Memphis Career Opportunities

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant fields.
A minimum of three (3) years of bookkeeping or related experience.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
May require work/travel beyond normal hours.

Posting Details:

• Posting Date: 06/05/2025
• Closing Date: 06/20/2025
• Open Until Screening Begins: No

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 per year

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working Conditions: The employee must be able to sit, handle or feel with hands, talk, hear, walk frequently, and occasionally stand, reach, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must lift/move up to 10 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Application Instructions: Submit all applications online at workforum.memphis.edu. Complete all sections, upload a cover letter, resume, and references if required. Part-time experience will be prorated. Notify HR in writing of any accommodations needed for interviews.

Additional Information: This posting is not exclusive to UofM employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the Accounting Coordinator and front desk duties, including invoice routing, customer flow, and check validation. Manages quarterly stale date checks and reissue processes.

Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills; excellent communication; proficient in Microsoft Office; maintains confidentiality.

Job Duties:

• Manage documentation reviews, verify ledger accounts, vendor IDs.
• Supervise invoice routing, customer/vendor communication, and compliance with policies.
• Handle account research, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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