Accountant with USA Triathlon

This position has been filled - Job#: 453377437

Job Summary

 General Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage accounting practices
• Manage accounts receivables
• Lead, train and manage Accounts Payable Coordinator and Finance Coordinator
• Prepare accounting records, including financial statements, and other financial reports, to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standards defined within the department
• Manage event post-race reconciliations, bank reconciliations, collections, adjusting journal entries, and general bookkeeping
• Meet all monthly financial deadlines
• Develop a  services agreement and management process
• Identify opportunities, structure and implementation for finance to assume responsibility for cost centers, i.e. travel
• Identify and elevate issues, risks and mitigations through effective analysis
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and digitization
• Manage all revenue contracts, including sponsor contracts and payment schedules
• Generate monthly reports for Staff Executives, the CEO, and the Board of Directors
• Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting
• Audit all accounting policies and practices, research and recommend improvements, and oversee implementation
• Create, update and maintain finance policies and standard operating procedures
• Assures adherence to financial policies and procedures

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Coordinator and Finance Coordinator will report to AccountantRequired Education and Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting (Master’s degree preferred)
• CPA certification (preferred)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of bookkeeping procedures
• Strong organizational skills
• Microsoft Office: proficiency with Excel, Word, Outlook
• Preferred experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge, Expensify and Namely HRIS

Skills & Traits

• Problem solver with a deep understanding of accounting best practices
• Curiosity and interest in accounting best practices and emerging financial technologies 
• Proven ability to effectively lead a team
• Extensive understanding of business financials and reporting processes
• Clear, proactive and effective communicator
• Collaborative nature with a proven ability to partner across business teams to improve financial accounting processes
• Ability to shift priorities and juggle multiple projects
• Positive can-do get-it-done attitude