Accounting Specialist

Varsity Brands; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing student experiences in sports and spirit. As an Accounting Specialist, you'll play a crucial role in processing housing payables and ensuring financial accuracy for camps and competitions. This position offers a dynamic work environment where attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential. With a commitment to safety and community, you will contribute to a culture that values integrity and innovation. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Care Benefits

401(k) plan with company matching

Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays

Employee Resource Groups

Discounts on personal apparel and equipment

Wellbeing Program

Company paid Life and Short-Term Disability

HSA Employer Contribution/FSA Opportunities

St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities

Varsity Brands Ownership Program

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform difficult calculations.
• Strong fluency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process housing payables and check deposits for camps.
• Analyze housing bills for accuracy and manage accruals.

Skills

Critical math skills

Microsoft Office Suites

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business

2 years of experience in accounting or finance

Tools

AS400

Salesforce

PeopleSoft

SAP

Job description

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: Full Time/ Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS: 711 N Front St Suite 100, Memphis, TN 38107

WORK HOURS: Mon-Fri; 8am-5pm CST

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Less than 10%

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Accounting Specialist in charge of processing housing payables for camps and scanning/processing check deposits for both camps and competitions in the Memphis office.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• 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.
• AS400, Salesforce, PeopleSoft and SAP knowledge a plus.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years’ Experience in accounting, finance, or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

During events, the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time (5 hours plus) is required. The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. is required.

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JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• 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!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.