The Chamber is Hiring!

Office Administrator

Job Profile:

We are seeking a highly analytical individual with an accounting/HR background as well as a comprehensive understanding of payroll processes and related accounting tasks.The position will handle all facets of accounting functions to include A/R, A/P, Payroll, cash management, financial statement preparation, general ledger keeping for multiple books, facilitate day to day office administration and liaise with IT.

Education/Experience:

Successful candidate will have a combination of education and experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and 3-5 years of related accounting experience with multiple locations/sets of books.

Knowledge and experience with Quick Books is required.

Candidate must be flexible and have an upbeat personality

Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Strong computer skills required, i.e., Microsoft Excel skills and Quick Books
• Ability to perform work accurately, thoroughly, timely
• Strong analytical skills; detail oriented
• Organization - ability to maintain proper files/records and ability to prioritize tasks and work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity with all written and verbal communication
• Understands and complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Demonstrated team player and customer/service oriented

Please submit resume and cover letter electronically to danar@hutchchamber.com by May 18^th, 2012. No phone calls please.

Project Manager, Economic Development

Job Profile

This position is responsible for managing a variety of economic development projects. This entails both existing business and business recruitment projects. This position currently reports directly to the President.

Education/Experience

The Project Manager, Economic Development, must have a combination of education and experience commensurate with a Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Several years full-time work experience in economic development, marketing, or business development is preferred. Experience with manufacturing companies is desirable.

Position Requirements

• Must have impeccable oral and written communication skills
• Must have fluent computer skills including PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher (or like) and Word.
• Must have ability to create professional written and electronic presentations and responses to RFPs.
• Must be passionate about promoting Hutchinson/Reno County
• Must be able to effectively interact with the Chamber staff, boards, investors, community leaders, elected officials, existing businesses, Chamber members, economic development allies, and business prospects from around the world
• Must exude confidence yet demonstrate humility
  
• Must have a sincere concern for helping maintain and create new jobs around the region
• Must be adept in assisting with the retention, expansion, and recruitment of jobs
• Must demonstrate existing knowledge of local and state incentive programs or an aptitude and desire to learn the programs in a timely manner
• Other duties will be required as assigned by the Chamber President