Accounting Specialist at Jazz Basketball Investors LLC

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Attention To Detail, Integrity, Accountability, Software Learning, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Microsoft Office, NetSuite, Bill.com, Salesforce, Wide Orbit, GAAP, Communication, Reconciliation, Vendor Management

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY: The Utah Jazz are looking for an Accounting Specialist to strengthen the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within the finance department. This is a full-time, in-office position. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Enter and/or upload invoices into accounting software. Review invoices and ensure proper coding and internal approvals are documented prior to payment. Assist with the creation, review, and maintenance of new and existing customer and vendor profiles within accounting software. Review account statements received from vendors for accuracy and consistency with internal records to ensure outstanding obligations are credited upon payment.. Maintain accurate customer account balances by recording physical check and electronic payments and by communicating with internal departments to resolve discrepancies. Prepare journal entries to record vendor activity in accounting software. Assist with the monthly reconciliation for the accounts payable and accounts receivable balance sheet accounts. Ensure shared email inboxes related to accounts payable and accounts receivable are organized and respond to inquiries or escalate internally depending on complexity. Manage and address internal requests and inquiries related to vendor payments and corporate purchasing cards. Provide ad hoc reporting related to vendor payments as requested. Support year-end information reporting for taxes. Provide supporting documentation for audits. Protect the reputation of the company. Exemplify the mission and values: transparent, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy. Accept other duties, as assigned. COMPETENCIES: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Has the ability to anticipate work needs and follow through with minimal direction. Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Has the ability to learn new software. QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required; Business or Accounting degree preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related programs. Prior accounts payable and accounts receivable experience preferred. Experience with NetSuite, Bill.com, Salesforce, and Wide Orbit preferred. Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles preferred. Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screening. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally. This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate, and assess. This person must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time. This person must be able to lift 20 lbs. The Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Specialist will strengthen the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within the finance department by entering and reviewing invoices, maintaining customer and vendor profiles, and preparing journal entries. They will also assist with monthly reconciliations and respond to inquiries related to vendor payments.