Accounting Operations Specialist
Boston Red Sox•Boston, MA
•$55,000 - $65,000
About The Position
The Accounting Operations Specialist is a key member of the Finance team, primarily focused on accounts payable across multiple entities. The role also supports purchasing reporting and analysis, month-end close, tax filings, compliance reporting, and related accounting operations.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration is required.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Exemplary attention to detail and consistently high processing accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
- Comfort speaking and presenting to individuals at all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience is preferred.
- Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems, the Esker AP platform, and Concur is highly desired.
- Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Process supplier and provider invoices for the Boston Red Sox and related entities.
- Maintain the supplier/provider database and portal, and periodically review them for accuracy.
- Assist with preparing and presenting semi-monthly DPO and aging analysis.
- Implement and maintain supplier background-check and vetting processes.
- Review general ledger distributions for supplier/provider invoices and ensure timely posting.
- Facilitate resolution of disputed invoices across the organization.
- Assist with monthly close procedures, including operating expense accruals and analysis.
- Record and analyze sales and use taxes and prepare related filings.
- Contribute to monitoring and annual compliance reporting for 1099, 1042, and W2G forms.
- Maintain accounts payable process documentation and enforce policies and procedures.
- Back up the supplier/provider payment cycle process.
- Respond promptly and accurately to inquiries while providing a high level of customer service.
- Contribute to assigned process implementations.
- Assist with accounts-payable-related tasks and projects, including work with outside vendors.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and annual audits as assigned by management.
- Support budget and forecast reviews through research and flux analysis.
- Assist with purchasing reporting and analysis.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Annual incentive pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
