CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS

Association Manager - Albany, New York

The Association Manager will serve as the firm’s point person for several professional association clients and works collaboratively with the CHMS Association Management Team for fulfillment of client scope of services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Association Manager is directed by the client association’s Board of Directors and reports to the Vice President for Association Management.

Duties include:

• Providing overall coordination of CHMS services for client
• Working with volunteer board and committee members
• Oversee planning of conference and other events
• Supporting member involvement and programming
• Coordinating client message across communications platforms. 

This position will require some travel for out-of-town meetings and conferences.   

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors or Masters degree in related field, minimum five years of association management experience, excellent communication skills, organized, detail-oriented, personable, flexible and customer-focused, able to simultaneously manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines, writing and editing skills. Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, AMS software and collaborative/sharing platforms are desired.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office setting; with field work.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Be able to load, transport and set-up conference and other events.

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

Staff Accountant - Albany, New York

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and works with accounting team. Maintains and controls the General Ledger accounts and business transactions of clients, analytical work and thorough review of financial records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Controller with the day-to day, monthly and year-end operations of clients including grant management and budget review and analysis.
• Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with Finance policies and procedures of clients.
• Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and work closely with account executives and clients to ensure that revenues and receivables are recorded and reconciled properly.
• Process bank deposits remotely.
• Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations including bank reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and interim grant financial reporting for clients.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be able to demonstrate attention to details and good-record-keeping
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with expertise in excel.
• Hands-on detail-oriented tasks.
• Team player and can collaborate with other teams in the organization.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management.
• Must have experience with QuickBooks 

EDUCATION 

Bachelors degree preferred, but not required.

If you are interested in applying, please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected]

The vision of CHMS is to become a true partner in the success of our clients by providing significant expertise, outstanding service, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the goals and objectives of the organization.

We are guided by three core values: Integrity, Excellence and Commitment

Integrity – All staff members will conduct themselves in an honest and principled manner

Excellence – We will strive to provide the highest level of professional services on behalf of our clients

Commitment – We are fully dedicated to the success of our association partners