Accounting Operations Analyst

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

• 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's 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.

Technical & Professional Skills:

• 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.
• 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.

Industry Experience:

• One or more of the following preferred: retail, manufacturing, consumer products, eCommerce

Additional Attributes:

• 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.

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

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
• Health/Vision Insurance – Effective the first of the month following the date of hire through Regence BlueCross BlueShield
• 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, Gear Up Sports 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.