Accounting Coordinator

St. Louis City SC•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Coordinator supports the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of St. Louis CITY SC. As a member of a small, collaborative Finance team, this position reports to the Senior Manager, Finance and will also work closely with the Chief Financial Officer. The Accounting Coordinator will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, support monthly and year-end close activities, and provide responsive financial support across the Club. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced professional sports environment. This role requires someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with employees and vendors, and consistently follow through on deadlines and outstanding items.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Two (2) to Three (3) years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, audit, or finance experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and working with financial data.
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and basic accounting processes.
Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a small, collaborative team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning software.
Experience supporting monthly or year-end close processes.
Experience assisting with audits or financial reviews.
Working knowledge of data quality practices and basic database concepts.

Responsibilities

Review invoices for appropriate documentation, including coding, approvals, and compliance with Club policies, before recording them in the Bill.com system.
Interact with vendors and other external partners regarding invoice inquiries, payment status, and related matters.
Maintain accurate vendor records, including updated W8 and W9 forms and payment information.
Prepare and distribute customer invoices, including invoices related to sponsorships, ticketing, events, premium hospitality, facility use, and other Club-related activities.
Record and apply customer payments accurately.
Assist with monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and collection follow-up.
Maintain complete documentation supporting invoices and revenue transactions.
Review and reconcile corporate credit card activity for complete supporting documentation and accurate coding.
Ensure transactions are assigned to the appropriate departments and expense categories consistent with departmental operating budgets.
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and other account analysis.
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
Assist with intercompany and interdepartmental transactions and reconciliations.
Prepare schedules, documentation, and account support for annual Financial Review.
Help maintain appropriate internal controls and accounting procedures.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting as requested.
Perform ad hoc analysis for Finance leadership as requested.
Help maintain documentation of accounting procedures and assist with identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.