Staff Accountant
We are RCX Sports, the leader in youth sports experiences and events. While diverse in our offerings, we are the official licensee and operating partner of NFL FLAG, Jr. NBA Leagues, NHL Street Hockey, MLS GO, and MLB Pitch Hit and Run. At RCX Sports we are committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by enhancing the youth sports experience and creating opportunities for all athletes to play. By partnering with premier sports brands, professional leagues and businesses, RCX works to equip local youth sports leagues with the resources, training and tools they need in order to thrive.
We are looking for a diligent Staff Accountant to join our Finance Department. As our Staff Accountant you will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable and accounts receivable, review of travel spending, and working with managers to approve monthly expense reports, performing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, and assisting with close processes. You will also assist the Senior Accountant and Controller as needed and respond to information requests by management. In this role, you will gain new experiences in the sports industry, learn a high impact business from the ground up, and have the opportunity to take on more responsibilities as you grow within the organization.
What you’ll do:
- Perform day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash transactions.
- Monitor and take ownership of centralized accounting inbox, ensuring all correspondence and attachments are appropriately filed and organized, internal and external stakeholders are replied to timely, and all matters are brought to resolution.
- Review and analyze corporate credit card and travel spend within our existing software to ensure cardholders are in compliance with corporate spending policies and identify any trends in expense activity.
- Reconcile corporate travel card activity, post journal entries, and ensure all charges are accrued and recorded correctly for month-end close.
- Assist with monthly close processes, as needed.
- Assist the Finance and Management Team as needed.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from an accredited university (preferred)
- At least 2-5 years of accounting experience
- Experience with Sage Intacct preferred but not required
- Working knowledge of, MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams),
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent problem solving skills
More about the role:
- Travel: Less than 10% of the time
- Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday – Friday (40 hours/week OT-Exempt)
- Compensation Structure: Salaried (paid semi-monthly) this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on employee and company performance
- Location: Hybrid – Sylvan Lake, MI – This position will regularly work at least 3 days per week on-site at the RCX Sports office in Sylvan Lake, MI and may occasionally work from home.
- Reports to: Controller
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
What’s in it for you:
- Stay Healthy: Enroll in comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period
- Be Well: Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness
- Maximize Savings: Contribute to your 401k retirement savings with company matching
- Be Comfortable: Enjoy a relaxed casual dress code
- Take Time: Enjoy a variety of time off benefits including Unlimited PTO and paid Parental Leave
- Stay Connected: Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports plus, expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
RCX Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations when necessary for team members and applicants with disabilities or handicaps, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. Likewise, RCX Sports will comply with all legal requirements relating to accommodating religious beliefs and practices. If you believe that you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
