Accounting Specialist

This is a Full Time Job

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.

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.