Business Manager

Job Title: Business Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Full-Time: Reports to Executive Director

Company Overview:

At Seminary Co-op, we are dedicated to providing a unique and enriching experience to our customers through a wide selection of books and exceptional service. As a cherished community institution, we pride ourselves on our knowledgeable staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Business Manager to oversee the day-to-day bookkeeping and operations support of our bookstores. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing bookkeeping and operational support for two stores of 30 employees, strong accounting skills, and substantial experience in retail industry. Book specific industry experience a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Entering invoices or vendor statements and processing vendor payments. Reconciling vendor statements

Entering sales in Quickbooks from the point of sales system

Entering, sending, and collecting A/R payments

Preparing and managing returns with publishers in collaboration with buyers

Collecting and verifying timesheet data and processing payroll with an external provider. Preparing 1099s through external provider

Filing local and sales tax returns

Managing cash flow and projections and analysis

Help identify, formulate, and execute business strategies, plans, and processes. Meet with managers to discover new opportunities and improve current systems.

Oversee and ensure that staff files for employees are utilized and updated. Manage HR systems for optimal employee engagement. Ensure that managers administer check-ins and annual appraisals for the teams that they manage along with daily upkeep and logging.

Collaborating with an outside accountant to prepare journal entries and financial statements

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Accounting, or a related field AND/OR

Minimum of 5 years of experience in retail management, with at least 3 years’ experience managing day to day all key financial tasks.

Proven experience in accounting and financial management.

Strong understanding of retail operations, including inventory management and customer service.

Exhibit the capability to organize and prioritize competing daily and long-term demands.

Proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with sharp analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities that facilitate strategic data-driven solutions.

Possess robust interpersonal and communication skills with experience in effectively conveying key data.

Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a positive demeanor that motivates others.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $58-62,000/annually. Competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, paid time off and sick leave, and retirement plans. A supportive and engaging work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Seminary Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected under the law.

How to Apply:

Seminary Co-op Bookstores is committed to a diverse workforce that represent a range of backgrounds and cultures and encourages all interested candidates to submit their resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to management@semcoop.com with the subject line “Business Manager Application - [Your Name]”.