WCQS Radio Business Manager

WCQS Radio Business Manager

General Responsibilities and Functions:

The Business Manager’s primary responsibility is to manage and support business operations for WCQS radio. Responsibilities include:

·         Government compliance and reporting processes and procedures for the Federal Communications Commission, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Internal Revenue Service, North Carolina Department of Revenue, and federal and state employment laws.

·         Employee retirement plan filings

·         WCQS policies and procedures

·         Manage employee benefits

·         Process payroll

·         Accounting:

o   Assist programming, news, technology, underwriting, and membership departments with budget preparation

o   Prepare monthly financial reports for the board of directors

o   Manage accounts payable and deposits

o   Assist with the annual audit and IRS forms 990 and 5500 preparation

o   Track accounts receivable for underwriting and membership

o   Reconcile underwriting and membership software systems to accounting system

o   Tracking of fixed assets

o   Record keeping and retention

Qualifications & required experience:

·         Associate’s or higher level degree in bookkeeping, accounting, or business.  Relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements.

·         Three years in business management.  Nonprofit experience preferred.

·         Demonstrated experience managing compliance processes for the FCC, CPB, and IRS.

·         Demonstrated experience managing HR functions, including retirement fund and insurance coordination.

·         Demonstrated competence in basic accounting principles.

·         Working knowledge of state and federal employment taxes and law.

·         Experience with advanced accounting software.  QuickBooks preferred.

·         Background in using Excel, e-mail, 10 key, and databases.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

·         Integrity

·         Organizational ability, including meticulous attention to detail

·         Ability to work as part of a team

·         Excellent written and verbal communication

·         Confidentiality

·         Potential for growth to meet changing requirements of the job.

To be considered for this position send your resume and cover letter in PDF format as attachments with a subject line of WCQS Business Manager Applicant to careers@wcqs.org.  

Applications must be submitted via email.  Deadline:  September 6, 2016

Equal Employment Opportunity: WCQS provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified current and prospective employees without distinction or discrimination based on of age, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, color, race, national origin, religion, disability, military service or veteran status, or other characteristic(s) protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. This policy is reflected in all WCQS practices and policies.