Accounts Payable Analyst - Central Time Zone

About Us: Unrivaled Sports (“Unrivaled”) is a leading provider of youth sports programming dedicated to delivering world-class experiences, development opportunities, and platforms for young athletes to excel both on and off the field. Unrivaled Sports is the parent company overseeing a diverse portfolio of properties and content across baseball, softball, football, action sports and more. If you are a driven accounting professional with a passion for retail and food & beverage operations, we encourage you to apply and become part of our growing team at Unrivaled Sports.

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst to join our finance team. The Accounts Payable (AP) Analyst is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable function. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payments. The AP Analyst will also assist with vendor onboarding, reconciling account discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires a high level of problem solving to assist in the creation of new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn and grow within the finance team and contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vendor Onboarding & Relationship Management: Facilitate the onboarding process for new vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining accurate records in the AP system; serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and general inquiries. Maintain positive relationships with external vendors and internal colleagues and address any issues promptly.
• Invoice Processing & Verification: Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness. Resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Accounts Payable Tracking & Reconciliation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records. Reconcile AP accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• AP Payments: Process payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms and deadlines. Prepare payment batches and obtain necessary approvals.
• Employee Expense Reports & Reimbursements: Verify and process employee expense reports in compliance with company policies. Manage reimbursement processes and address any discrepancies. Onboard and manage list of employees on expense system.
• Corporate Credit Card Reconciliation: Reconcile corporate credit card transactions, verify supporting documentation, and ensure accurate coding in the financial system. 
• Management Reporting: Compile and prepare management reports related to accounts payable and corporate credit card spending. Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial processes.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to accounts payable. Assist in developing and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support Audits and Internal Reviews: Prepare and provide documentation and support for internal and external audits, including AP aging reports, payment history, and vendor documentation.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Perform data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, or errors in the AP process. Provide insights and recommendations to management for process improvements or cost-saving opportunities.
• System Implementation and Enhancement: Participate in the implementation of new AP systems or upgrades. Assist in testing and training activities to ensure a smooth transition and integration with existing processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and 1-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Familiarity with accounts payable systems and expense management software is a plus.
• High level of attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Adaptable to changes in work environment, processes, and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company, preferably in the sports, entertainment, or hospitality industries.
• Previous experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Strong benefits package include health reimbursement account to cover cost of deductibles, 401k with company match, PTO and more
• Opportunity to lead and shape the accounting efforts of a rapidly growing company
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

Unrivaled Sports is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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