Job description
United Soccer League
Job Title: Accounting Associate
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Tampa, FL (USL Headquarters)
Overview of the United Soccer League (USL)
The United Soccer League (USL) is shaping the future of soccer in America. We are the nation’s largest and fastest-growing professional soccer organization, bringing the world’s game to more and more communities across the United States and Canada. Based in Tampa, Fla., the USL oversees multiple professional and elite pre-professional leagues, including the USL Championship, USL Super League, USL League One, USL League Two, USL W League, USL Academy, and Super Y League.
We are authentic to the spirit of the game, honoring the dedication of the players, the passion of the supporters, and the culture of the clubs. We believe in the power of soccer to unite people, provide unique life experiences, and have a meaningful impact in local communities. We work as a team, challenge the status quo, and strive to make everyone feel welcome.
United Soccer League is the proud recipient of Front Office Sports' 2021 & 2022 Best Employers in Sports and Tampa Bay Business Journal's Coolest Office Spaces.
Position Purpose
USL is looking for an Accounting Associate to assist the Finance & Accounting Manager and Staff Accountant in the daily finance activities of the organization. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist in a myriad of accounting activities including accounts payable maintenance, invoicing, accounts receivable processing and monitoring, bank balancing, as well as assisting in the monthly closings and financial statement preparation. The individual will also work closely with other departments to ensure the finance department is a resource in the successful management of the organization as a whole.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Pays invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment.
- Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and emailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
- Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts, notifying customers of insufficient payments.
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
- Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
- Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments, payments, or adjustments.
- Reconciles banking activity daily.
- Monitors Finance Inbox daily to ensure finance tasks are completed timely.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Maintains financial historical records by saving accounting documents.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of work experience in the accounting/finance industry is required.
- Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and organize own work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Discretion in handling confidential materials a must.
- Ability to grasp tasks/concepts quickly and eventually work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain a professional atmosphere for team members, member clubs, clients, and customers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, member clubs, and external partners.
- Ability to work independently in a multi-faceted, fast, fluid, and deadline-driven environment.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must.
- Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if / when necessary.
- Must have U.S. work authorization.
We have great Perks - Comprehensive Benefits Package • Medical, Dental & Vision & Pet Insurance • Health HSA and FSA • 401k w/ up to 6% match • Corporate Discounts • Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Days • Business Casual Dress • Casual Dress Fridays • And More!
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.
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