Accounting Specialist

Varsity Spirit • Memphis, TN

2d • Hybrid

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 . WORK TYPE: Non-Exempt LOCATION: Memphis, TN (Office-Hybrid) HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: The Accounting Associate is in charge of processing housing payables for camps and scanning/processing check deposits for both camps and competitions in the Memphis office.

Requirements

• Critical math skills and a proven ability to perform difficult calculations.
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites.
• Strong fluency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Experience in accounting, finance, or other relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• AS400, Salesforce, PeopleSoft and SAP knowledge a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields a plus.

Responsibilities

• Scan and process check deposits
• Analyze housing bills for accuracy and process for payment
• Maintain accurate cost data to build housing accruals
• Manage accruals for housing bills that have not been received
• Track and communicate monthly on invoices paid and update internal teams on invoices not received
• Pay housing deposits on locations for camps
• Calculate 50/50 camp profit splits and process accurate payments from reports
• Maintain schedule for mat deliveries for camps and timely send vendors invoices for payment
• Contact suppliers/venues to make payments via credit card for competitions and timely/accurately submitting those via concur to the general ledger

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed