Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Youth Enrichment Brands (YEB) is the nation’s leading youth activities platform, offering camps, leagues, classes, and other programs. YEB companies provide fun and enriching experiences to over 950,000 kids each year across the world. Our mission is to help kids discover and develop their passions. We do this by connecting and serving a network of companies that deliver best-in-class youth camps, classes, music education, and sports leagues. Coaches, teachers, entrepreneurs, and franchisees are the lifeblood of this network.

Backed by Roark Capital, YEB encompasses School of Rock (a music school for all skill levels, ages, and musical aspirations), i9 Sports (the nation’s largest youth league franchisor), Streamline Brands (the leading franchisor and operator of swim schools), US Sports Camps (the official provider of Nike Camps), and other additional premier youth activity brands.

The role

YEB is looking for a highly motivated, experienced Accountant for Accounts Payable . This will be a highly visible position within the YEB AP shared service organization with interactions across various departments and the opportunity to make a significant impact. This role will work in the accounts payable processes from invoice receipt, through approval, to payment for the entire YEB Group. Primary responsibilities will include close collaboration with cross-functional business unit (BU) operational teams to ensure invoices are coded correctly, paid timely and that various vendor relationships are sustained and built in a professional manner. To be successful in this role, the AP Specialist should possess the ability to conduct a variety of AP processes and projects. An ideal candidate would not only be a self-starter who is driven to learn and add value quickly but also should be savvy in Excel, have excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a team-oriented environment. This position will play a crucial role in maintaining the effective functioning of our financial operations across multiple subsidiaries, aligning with established protocols and internal standards as well as reviewing and analyzing current processes for potential improvements. This role is for a self-motivated, reliable individual, who, by ensuring financial integrity and promoting financial transparency, will contribute to the rapid growth and success of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze expense reports, meticulously track, and report expenditures, as well as contribute to budgeting process.
• Oversee corporate credit card reconciliations and manage disputes or fraudulent transactions.
• Ensure timely handling of reimbursements and employee credit card deactivations.
• Involvement in full accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice verification, coding, and data entry, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure invoices and credit card transactions are recorded at the correct companies/subsidiaries.
• Arrange for and execute intercompany expense allocations as needed.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and other stakeholders. Resolve payment discrepancies promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (including 1099 filings), vendor agreements, and internal controls.
• Keep a constant and diligent eye focused on preventing, identifying, and mitigating accounts payable related fraud.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial policies across the organization, mitigating financial risks and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations.
• Coordinate and provide required information and support to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting duties or projects as needed.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent required.
• 5 years of AP and expense experience.
• 1+ years’ experience processing intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Preference given to candidates with operational accounting experience in companies with $50M-$100M in Revenue.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, logistic flows are required.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence decision-making and work with all levels across the organization.
• Strong and proven organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
• Proficient in MS Office, advanced user of Excel.
• A thorough knowledge of ERP system is required, NetSuite is preferred; experience with Ramp, Tipalti, and Power-BI are a significant plus.

Personal Characteristics

• Analytical --Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Problem-Solving --Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork --Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen --Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness --Develops and implements cost-saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Diversity --Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

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