Staff Accountant
Arizona CardinalsPosition: Staff Accountant – Full Time/Exempt
Department: Accounting & Finance
Reports to: Assistant Controller
Location: Arizona Cardinals (Tempe, AZ)
Format: In-person
Cardinals Organizational Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.
As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League. Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.
If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here.
Job Summary:
The Staff Accountant will oversee the day-to-day operations for accounts receivable for the club and all subsidiaries. This includes completing tasks to set up customers, issue timely invoices, process payments, reconcile accounts and assist with other accounts receivable and general accounting duties as assigned. The candidate will need to act as ambassador and liaison for departments, clients and vendors while advancing a culture of excellence and a positive, passionate, and creative work environment.
Primary Job Duties:
The Staff Accountant will have the daily responsibilities including, without limitation, of the following:
- Invoice Management
- Work closely with Sponsorship and Ticket Sales departments to ensure contracts are invoiced in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
- Generate invoices through Great Plains Dynamics (GP) and distribute invoices through Esker on Demand.
- Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
- Payment Processing
- ACH setup within banking and general ledger systems for all entities.
- Monitor and manage incoming payments, including checks, electronic transfers, and credit card payments.
- Apply payments to appropriate accounts and reconcile discrepancies.
- Work closely with the box office to ensure appropriate payment of tickets invoiced through GP.
- Collections
- Prepare and distribute monthly Accounts Receivables Aging reports.
- Research, resolve, and correspond with customers on inquiries and discrepancies.
- Process customer write-offs as needed.
- Account Reconciliations
- Perform regular reconciliation of accounts receivables ledgers to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or irregularities in accounts.
- Maintain accurate and organized reporting related to accounts receivable activities.
- Additional Accounting
- Work with Assistant Controller to identify additional entities and work areas to own and reconcile.
- Participate in financial audits and assist with the preparation of audit documentation.
- Assist with additional month-end close activities as assigned.
- Collaboration and Process Improvement
- Work closely with the accounting and finance teams and other departments to ensure cohesive financial operations.
- Identify and recommend improvements to accounts receivable process and procedures.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience: At least one (1) year of accounts receivables experience preferred.
- Have excellent organizational skills and have a strong concept of general accounting processes and practices.
- Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communications.
- High proficiency with PC operating systems and Microsoft Office Software
- Possess the ability to multi-task.
- Possess excellent communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be detail-oriented and highly self-motivated with a shared commitment to excellence.
- A proactive problem-solver, possessing a strong work ethic.
- A good attitude and a commitment to teamwork are a must.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
- Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.
Cardinals Benefits/Perks Summary:
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club has developed a comprehensive benefits package that provides economic and inclusive benefits to full-time employees. The Cardinals benefits offer care, protection, and support for employees and their loved ones. The Cardinals organization encourages an environment that is conducive to living a healthy, productive, and flexible lifestyle.
Benefits and Perks include, but are not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options; effective the first day of hire
- 401 (k) retirement option with employer match contribution
- Paid Time Off Accruals (including sick time accruals)
- Paid Time Off for most Federal holidays
- Time off for Maternity, Paternity, Military, and Bereavement
- MDLIVE: 24/7 medical support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Care Saving Account options
- Discounts on Cardinals gear & paraphernalia
- Tuition reimbursement & Professional Growth opportunities
- Daily free lunch
- Complimentary season tickets
- Subsidized gym memberships
The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is 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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