AP & Accounting Specialist

“FC Cincinnati”•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

FC Cincinnati is looking for full-time AP & Accounting Specialist. This role will report to the Manager of Accounting and is responsible for the Accounts Payable process and other operational accounting functions. Responsibilities include monitoring our AP Automation system, distribution of checks, issuing electronic payments, employee reimbursement requests, credit card expense reconciliations and verifying account coding and departmental approvals. The ideal candidate should be an effective communicator, have an innate desire to be great, and must also be a team player who strives for both maximum efficiency and quality in everything they do.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required
1+ years of experience in accounts payable
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize importance of work received under tight and inflexible deadlines
Experience with Microsoft Office
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics and integrity
Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and uphold high ethical standards
Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with a work style focused on solving problems and driving results
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external vendors to maximize performance, creativity, and problem solving
Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite and Tipalti software, a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Accounts Payable process which includes implementation of a new AP automation tool with Tipalti
Ensure the appropriate departmental approvals are obtained prior to the issuance of payment for any invoice
Process payments to vendors in accordance with agreed upon terms
Assist credit card holders with processing monthly expense reports
Maintain vendor information in financial database ensuring its accuracy against current W-9s from vendors
Research and resolve accounts payable issues both with vendors and internally
Match checks to invoices for distributing, mailing and filing invoices
Perform basic reconciliations, including but not limited to A/P Trade and cash reconciliations for all bank accounts
Compile data to support the issuance of 1099s annually to vendors as required by law
Regularly review outstanding checks and ensure timely deposit of funds by vendors.
Follow-up on outstanding checks that are not timely deposited and assist with the filing that reports stale checks to the State as required by law