Processes accounts payable invoices across multiple entities, maintains supplier records, analyzes aging and operating expenses, supports month-end close, tax filings, compliance reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements. The role also resolves invoice disputes, supports payment cycles, and collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Accounting and Finance team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all financial transactions of the club and related entities. Responsibilities extend to payroll, treasury, tax and compliance, risk management, and MLB reporting requirements. In addition, the department is dedicated to working with all business and department leaders on financial reporting and controls, setting strategies through budgeting and forecasting, analyzing key operating indicators and trends, and ensuring proper oversight of the club’s financial resources.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Accounting Operations Specialist will serve as a key member of the Finance team with a primary concentration on the accounts payable function (across multiple entities). The Accounting Operations Specialist will also assist with purchasing reporting/analysis and month-end close.
The base salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on relevant experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for annual incentive pay along with our comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the processing of all supplier/provider invoices pertaining to the Boston Red Sox and related entities.
- Maintain supplier/provider database/portal and perform periodic review to ensure accuracy.
- Assist in preparation and presentation of semi-monthly DPO/aging analysis.
- Implement and maintain supplier background check/vetting process.
- Review general ledger distribution of all supplier/provider invoices and ensure timely posting.
- Facilitate the resolution of disputed invoices throughout the organization.
- Assist with monthly close procedures, including monthly operating expense accruals and analysis.
- Responsible for proper recording, analysis and preparation of sales & use tax filings.
- Serve as key contributor in the 1099, 1042 and W2G monitoring and annual compliance reporting processes.
- Maintain payables process documentation and enforcement of policies/procedures.
- Serve as a backup to the supplier/provider payment cycle process.
- Respond quickly and accurately to all inquiries and provide the highest level of customer service.
- Serve as a key contributor in process implementations as assigned.
- Assist with other AP related tasks and projects, including working with outside vendors.
- Participate on cross-functional projects and annual audits, as assigned by management.
- Support budget and forecast reviews by assisting with research and flux analysis.
Accounts Payable:
Other:
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration required.
- High proficiency in MS Office required (primarily in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Visio).
- Exemplary attention to detail and demonstrates consistently high level of processing accuracy.
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight.
- Comfortable speaking and presenting to individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with Netsuite or other ERP systems, Esker AP platform and Concur highly desired.
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred.
At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
Boston Red Sox Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
4 Jersey St, Boston, MA, United States, 02215
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