Accounting Specialist

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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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

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