Finance and Data Management Specialist
Position summary
Are you ready to take the next, best step in your career?
Would you like to join a team of excited, dedicated, incredibly talented professionals?
You’ve found your opportunity - Visit Wichita is looking for a Finance and Data Management Specialist to join our expert team!
A little about us…
Visit Wichita is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing visitors to Wichita. Our mission is to show the world just how great Wichita is, to bring visitors to our city, and ultimately to create jobs and make Wichita an even better place to be. We enjoy collaborating with each other and working as a team, but we are also self-motivated to deliver outstanding results. We have been deliberate in building an outstanding organizational culture. We listen to our team members and implement programs that enhance our employees’ quality of life. We work a 9/80 schedule, allowing half the team to be off every other Friday. We have a dog and child friendly office. We celebrate wellness with numerous programs. We are generous with PTO because we know some of the best ideas happen when you are exploring other destinations or being a visitor in your own city. We love what we do, and we are great at it.
A little about you...
You are passionate about Wichita and are looking for a position where you get to combine your natural analytical skills with your love of Wichita. You are detail-oriented by nature and enjoy being both accurate and efficient at what you do. You think logically and approach problems from different perspectives to develop solutions. You are a strong communicator both written and verbal. You have strong computer skills and find enjoyment setting up processes to make your job easier. You are a self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks. The thought of joining an organization that values its employees excites you. You have a desire to grow in your career and are looking for an organization to invest in you. If this sounds like you, then we want to meet you!
The Role
The Finance and Data Management Specialist will assist with financial operations, including payroll processing, accounts receivable, performance reporting, Strategic Events Fund management, employee benefits management, and other finance-related tasks as well as manage our CRM database management This position requires a detail-oriented and process driven individual that will ensure flawless execution of financial operations. This position reports to the Sr. Vice President of Finance and Administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Payroll: Process bi-monthly payroll utilizing a third-party platform. This includes data input, report maintenance, journal entry preparation, and processing 401k deposit.
- Employee Benefits Management: Point of contact for benefits, assist with renewals and open enrollment, ensure accurate payroll withholdings, maintain PTO database, manage wellness and step challenge benefits.
- Accounts Receivable: Support the Partnership team and other departments with invoicing, track outstanding balances, ensure CRM invoices are imported into Sage Intacct.
- Strategic Event Fund Management: Support the Convention and Sports Sales departments by maintaining a pipeline of committed funds, prepare quarterly fund reports, and establish processes for sales staff.
- Performance Reporting: Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the board of directors and other stakeholders.
- Accounting Automation: Help to establish procedures and set up accounting automation utilizing the Sage Intacct software.
- Database Management: Manage the CRM database processes.
- Other Finance-related duties: Support the Finance department by assisting in other finance-related duties as necessary. These may include assisting with month-end reconciliations, financial statement preparation, budget, and Accounts Payable back-up.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
- Proven financial operations experience
- Success being a team player in a work environment
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and process driven
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Experience with Sage Intacct beneficial but not essential
- Strong Excel skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and CRM
- Excellent organizational skills – ability to establish priorities and follow through on all tasks
- Team oriented and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license and an insured vehicle for periodic business use.
To apply for this role, send cover letter and resume to careers@visitwichita.com
