ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Clearwater, FL

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

REPORTS TO: CONTROLLER

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) are the Nation's leading resources for the management and development of sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. As a turn-key solution for community leaders and developers alike, SFC services span the gamut of sports and recreation needs from sports tourism & recreation master planning, program planning, and feasibility through professional facility management services. Our 30+ managed venues and 1500+ team members, represented by the SF Network, welcome more than 25 million guest visits and produce over $250 million in economic impact each year.

SFC was awarded national and regional recognition as a Top Workplace by Tampa Bay Business Journal in 2022 and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides support to our Accounting Team with the day-to-day finance and accounting tasks at the home office. Confidentiality is critical. The Accounts Payable Specialist position is a valuable role that helps support our mission of improving the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Submit payments, maintain and record bills/vendors accurately to the accounts payable ledger
• Understanding of expense recognition according to GAAP
• Reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts
• Experience maintaining general ledger accounts including posting of Journal Entries
• Experience with month end closing procedures
• Ensuring efficiency, accuracy and legal compliance of accounting records
• Analyze financial performance and recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenues
• Prepare documentation for external auditors
• General ledger coding credit card statement(s) according to policy and procedure and importing data into general ledger
• Oversight and approval of travel expense submissions for reimbursement
• Various other accounting projects as directed by Controller

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent business experience preferred as well as knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Experience including general accounting, accounts receivables and payables, and month-end close
• Knowledgeable QuickBooks Online & Dynamics 365
• Proficient with MS Office, intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to operate a calculator, computer, and other general office equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be self-starting, energetic, and focused
• Solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work environment is fast paced
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. infrequently
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment