ACCOUNTING CLERK

Varsity Brands

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK
For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY
At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct. Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety - Varsity.com.

Summary/Objective
The Account Specialist supports the Varsity Performing Arts segment of the business managing billing processes, monitoring accounts receivable, and ensuring invoice accuracy. Reporting to the Plant Controller in Brookfield, MO, this role performs reconciliations, conducts pre-billing reviews, resolves discrepancies, and collaborates with internal teams and customers to address billing issues and maintain accurate financial records.

Requirements

• Practical experience with electronic billing procedures
• Proficiency in data entry
• Familiarity with databases and SQL, experience using Quickbooks and SAP
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites; fluency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working as a Billing Analyst or similar accounting position preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates customer invoices and ensures accurate billing calculations.
• Monitors accounts receivable
• Reviews vendor goods receipt for invoice processing
• Conducts monthly pre-billing review and data quality analysis to verify complete accuracy of invoices delivered to customers
• Cooperates with other teams to ensure billing accuracy
• Reconciles invoices with balance sheet reports and resolving any discrepancies
• Resolves any errors or discrepancies with customer billing, including issuing credits for quality resolution
• Interacts with customers to resolve any issues and answer inquiries

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees