Accounting Operations Analyst

Gear Up Sports, Inc.; Hillsboro, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 2 weeks

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Stock options

LTD/Life insurance

Job summary

Gear Up Sports, Inc. is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage AR for large accounts, reconcile general ledger entries, and become proficient in the company’s ERP and order entry systems. The role interfaces with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting/Finance with several years in AR and strong Excel skills; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Associate degree with progressive experience in AR or accounting in a dynamic environment.
• Thorough understanding of journal entries, GL, subledgers, reconciliations, and financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee AR for large, complex accounts and assist with month-end close.
• Research and resolve open account balances; follow up on past-due invoices.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Sales to resolve invoice issues and refunds.
• Process credit card payments, credits, and refunds; maintain customer master files.
• Support in cross-departmental problem solving and system integrations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Multisystem experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field

Associate Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary: This role is responsible for accounting processes which primarily include reconciling open AR accounts, AR collections communications and general ledger account reconciliations. In this role, you must become an advanced user of our accounting/ERP and order entry systems. This position interacts extensively with our sales, operations and customer service teams. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, professional, and have exemplary problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Assume AR responsibility for larger, more complex accounts.
• Participate in process planning for new complex accounts, which can be unique and nonstandard
• Become an expert on AR transaction processing and trouble-shooting within the company’s accounting/ERP and order entry systems.
• Assist with the research and resolution of open account balances and follow up with customers on collection of past due invoices.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Sales Account Representatives as needed to resolve invoice issues & refund requests.
• Process credit card payments, credit memos and refunds.
• Respond to routine customer inquiries regarding invoices and credit memos.
• Maintain customer master files.
• Assist in month-end closing process as needed.
• Work across departments including operations, fulfillment and order entry team, troubleshooting and problem-solving errors and integration issues
• Support in accounts receivable department for illnesses and absences
• Other projects as assigned by management.

The ideal candidate is motivated by a passion for growth and learning, as well as a desire to create continued efficiency and improvement in all processes that support a growing company.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience within the accounts receivable or accounting function in a dynamic company; OR
• Associated Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related fields and 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience within the accounts receivable or accounting function in a dynamic company.
• Thorough understanding of accounting concepts including journal entries, general ledgers, subledgers, reconciliations, and a working knowledge of financial statements.
• Experience in multisystem operations with an understanding for integrations within each system. Has the ability to learn new systems and work collaboratively to utilize systems and technology to improve efficiency. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite and has advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, Vlookup/XLookup, and financial analysis.
• Industry experience of one or more of the following preferred: retail, manufacturing, consumer products, eCommerce
• Commitment to quality and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across different means of communication.
• Work effectively in a dynamic growing environment which requires strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take initiative, think and act quickly to provide timely resolution to issues.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of typing and hand/wrist movements to operate a computer mouse
• Viewing computer monitors for extended periods of time
• Talking, reading, listening

Gear Up Sports provides the following employee benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 2 weeks (80 hours) per year for full time
• Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• Healthcare Benefits – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire:
• o Health/Vision insurance through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• o Dental insurance through Regence
• Life, Disability & Accident Insurance through MetLife – effective 1st of the month following date of hire:
• Group Term Life insurance – company paid
• Long Term Disability insurance – company paid
• Voluntary additional life insurance for self & dependents
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) – allowing pre-tax savings for Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Health Savings Account Plan (HSA) - allowing pre-tax savings for Health expenses if participating in HDHP health insurance plan
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) – plan provided through Canopy
• 401(k) Plan – participation after three months of employment with employer-matching contribution
• Company stock options

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gear Up Sports, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. without regard to individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical or family leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. To comply with Federal law, gearUP participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.