Accounting Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

Accounting Specialist (Seasonal)

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.

Job Summary: 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/DUTIES:
• Process daily routing of vendor invoices to all departments while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Act as a liaison for vendor relations as well as customers
• 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 other departments and external parties concerning vendor information and documentation request
• Assist in supporting league and external audits during the external reporting cycles as needed
• Assist with customer collections as needed
• Assist with cash application via remote deposit on our banking platform

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, preferred
• 2-3 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.

If this opportunity looks exciting to you, please complete the application process. Go Hawks!