Specialist, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Who are we: A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena/entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we’re looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. Who are you: An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you’re committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you’d be shocked if guests weren’t positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Accounting Specialist is an integral part of the Accounting Department and is responsible for providing operational support in a multi-entity financial environment. The responsibilities of the Accounting Specialist will entail supporting all aspects of Accounts payable while assisting with Accounts Receivable. This position works directly with all departments to proactively resolve issues and is a key contributor in achieving an efficient and accurate day to day processing of transactions and month end close. RESPONSIBILITIES/

Accounts Payable -

• Assign chart of accounts and route a large volume of vendor invoices via a cloud based AP platform to all departments while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ensure purchase orders are reconciled to invoices
• Act as a primary contactfor vendor relations regarding payment status, invoice requests, and inquiries
• Assist with the preparation of arena concert/event settlement invoices
• Assist with the preparation of sales and use tax return invoices, as needed
• Act as a liaison with procurement, internal departments and external parties concerning vendor information and documentation requests
• Assist in supporting league and external audits during the external reporting cycles as needed
• Assist with reconciliation of payables aging, reconcile vendor statements to aging Accounts Receivable -
• Distribute invoices to customers
• Assist with customer collections and follow up as needed
• Process and apply customer payments via remote deposit on our banking platform and within our ERP
• Assist with reconciling customer accounts across our CRM, ERP, Ticketing, and Banking Platforms
• Research and resolve customer and internal inquiries
• Assist with month end close as needed
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience in a professional work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily expectations
• Ability to handle deadlines in a constantly evolving, fast paced environment, while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, plus drive and willingness to take ownership for tasks and responsibilities outside of areas of responsibility
• Working knowledge of internal accounting controls applicable to the Procure to Pay and Order to Cash accounting business processes
• Working knowledge of Corpay and NetSuite a plus We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks! Full posting: https://www.teamworkonline.com/basketball-jobs/atlanta-hawks-jobs/atlanta-hawks-jobs/specialist-accounts-payable-and-accounts-receivable-2181248