Position Summary: The Fraternity Chapter Auditor is an entry level accounting position that focuses on monitoring chapter finances to ensure chapters follow all financial policies determined by National Council.
Responsibilities
• Audits chapters’ monthly accounting reports - including checkbook journals, billing and receivables journals - to make sure chapters are following national policies and procedures.
• Prepares monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Prepares an annual budget for each chapter. Monitors finances and chapter spending throughout the year to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.
• Work with chapters on budget revisions twice per year.
• Reviews chapter finances/transactions in Billhighway. Alerts officers, Senior Director of Fraternity Finance and Chief Financial Officer to unusual situations for action approval.
• Acts as a contact to chapter VPs Finance. Responds to questions from Fraternity and chapter officers regarding chapter finances.
• Ensures member billing accuracy for returning members and new members.
• Provides monthly correspondence, such as: audit letter, reduced fee letters and other miscellaneous correspondence.
• Monitors alumnae accounts receivable by sending collection letters to members who have left the chapter owing a balance.
• Reviews individual housing contracts for accuracy and timeliness in Greekbill.
Qualifications
• Accounting certificate or associates degree in accounting (or working toward) or previous work experience
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles: debits and credits; accounts receivable and payables; and journal entries
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office
• Customer-service oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to problem solve
• Excellent communication skills