What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager, General Accounting position at The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music?
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4232 Advertised Title Assistant Manager, General Accounting Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 022341 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Accounting Office Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant degree areas.
A minimum of three (3) years of bookkeeping experience or appropriate 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 need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date 08/08/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $45,000 - $58,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
Accounting Coordinator
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Maintains the confidentiality of information.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with managing the reviews and organizing documentation received in Accounting Office to ensure accurate routing and payment/invoicing, including verifying general/operating ledger accounts, vendor tax and identification numbers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises the Accounting Coordinator along with the front desk duties assigned to this position, which includes but not limited to, the routing of invoices to AP Associates, controlling the flow of customers and validation of checks. Supervises the quarterly stale date checks report and voids/reissue processes through Banner and First Horizon Bank.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responds to department and vendor requests via BF-Accounting inbox, walk-ins and phone calls. Requests may include increasing, de-obligating travel purchase orders, and providing tax exempt certificates. Researches complex account information and follows up with customers and vendors, including collection statement notice. Advises and counsels customers and vendors on University policies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Researches and participates in the entering of posting, reversing, balancing and reconciliation of journal entries, journal vouchers, transfer vouchers and FUPLOADs to the general ledger. Reviews the general ledger for account coding errors and reclass reimbursements. Assists the Accounting Office in ensuring accounting entries are accurate to ensure compliance with current GAAP standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the manager of accounting with month end close and year end close processing. This includes closing, carryover of travel purchase orders and ensuring the appropriate reconciliations are performed monthly.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Posting Information
Posting Number SAECC4232 Advertised Title Assistant Manager, General Accounting Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 022341 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Accounting Office Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant degree areas.
A minimum of three (3) years of bookkeeping experience or appropriate 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 need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 08/04/2025 Closing Date 08/08/2025 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $45,000 - $58,000 per year Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions Supervised
Accounting Coordinator
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Proficient in all standard computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
Maintains the confidentiality of information.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)
Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with managing the reviews and organizing documentation received in Accounting Office to ensure accurate routing and payment/invoicing, including verifying general/operating ledger accounts, vendor tax and identification numbers.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supervises the Accounting Coordinator along with the front desk duties assigned to this position, which includes but not limited to, the routing of invoices to AP Associates, controlling the flow of customers and validation of checks. Supervises the quarterly stale date checks report and voids/reissue processes through Banner and First Horizon Bank.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responds to department and vendor requests via BF-Accounting inbox, walk-ins and phone calls. Requests may include increasing, de-obligating travel purchase orders, and providing tax exempt certificates. Researches complex account information and follows up with customers and vendors, including collection statement notice. Advises and counsels customers and vendors on University policies.
Duties & Responsibilities
Researches and participates in the entering of posting, reversing, balancing and reconciliation of journal entries, journal vouchers, transfer vouchers and FUPLOADs to the general ledger. Reviews the general ledger for account coding errors and reclass reimbursements. Assists the Accounting Office in ensuring accounting entries are accurate to ensure compliance with current GAAP standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the manager of accounting with month end close and year end close processing. This includes closing, carryover of travel purchase orders and ensuring the appropriate reconciliations are performed monthly.
Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- References List
- Unofficial Transcript
Salary : $45,000 - $58,000
