Accounts Payable Accountant

Atlanta Braves•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Accountant is responsible for day-to-day accounts payable and expense functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Coding of ad-hoc payments and supplier invoices within accounting software systems Review of expense reports and p-card transactions for accuracy and compliance with established company policies Three-way match of receipts, purchase orders, and supplier invoices Vendor maintenance, including set-up and changes Monitoring and responding to suppliers and vendors via shared email inbox Prepare basic/standard journal entries, including recurring journal entries and month end accruals Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations Work closely with multiple department leaders on their financial results Assist with analytical review of financial results and understand factors driving variances Contributing to the development and review of process documentation and internal controls Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. Follow proper internal audit guidelines Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders Perform other duties as required

Requirements

BS or BBA in accounting required
Experience with Workday preferred
Customer service orientation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing
Attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel)
Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, in order to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday preferred

Responsibilities

Coding of ad-hoc payments and supplier invoices within accounting software systems
Review of expense reports and p-card transactions for accuracy and compliance with established company policies
Three-way match of receipts, purchase orders, and supplier invoices
Vendor maintenance, including set-up and changes
Monitoring and responding to suppliers and vendors via shared email inbox
Prepare basic/standard journal entries, including recurring journal entries and month end accruals
Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations
Work closely with multiple department leaders on their financial results
Assist with analytical review of financial results and understand factors driving variances
Contributing to the development and review of process documentation and internal controls
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Follow proper internal audit guidelines
Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders
Perform other duties as required