Staff Accountant

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a respected membership organization representing over 2,200 businesses and 300,000 employees across 13 counties in the Greater Kansas City region. Since its establishment in 1887, the Chamber has been dedicated to supporting regional economic growth, advocating for businesses, and providing innovative resources that help members thrive. Committed to making Kansas City the best place to live, work, and grow a business, the Chamber plays a vital role in driving prosperity within the community.

With its focus on business advocacy and economic initiatives, the Chamber is a driving force behind local success.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Order and distribute parking and Southwest Airline vouchers as needed.
• Collect and distribute mail daily.
• Notary for the Chamber.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

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.

• 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.

• TRUST each other
• Commit to INCLUSION
• Act with INTEGRITY

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…