What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Coordinator position at Challenger Sports?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
POSITION OVERVIEW
Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel, gear, and equipment for teams, schools, and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer service, ensuring every athlete feels like they are part of something special. As a growing organization, we believe in investing in our team and promoting from within, offering opportunities for professional advancement.
We’re looking for a driven, forward-thinking finance professional who can optimize accounting processes that will contribute to our continued success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversee and manage the accounts receivable process, ensuring timely collections and financial efficiency.
- Collaborate with sales teams and clients to ensure smooth billing, credit approvals, and payment processes.
- Research and resolve AR issues, including previous balances and payment status.
- Issue payments via check and ACH.
- Company credit card account reconciliation.
- Proactively identify opportunities for AR/AP process improvements.
- Provide AR assistance to sales staff.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting and reconciliation.
- Lead credit management efforts, balancing risk assessment with maintaining strong client relationships.
- Prepare financial reports and insights to support business decision-making.
- Work closely with the Controller to drive efficiency and accountability in financial operations.
- Ensure compliance with all internal financial policies and external regulations.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
To perform the job successfully, the individual will demonstrate :
- Consistency and reliability, demonstrating preparedness, punctuality, and a strong commitment to integrity, diligence, and confidentiality.
- Experience in managing or mentoring staff is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and comfortable interacting with clients, sales teams, and leadership.
- Ability to balance financial accuracy with business needs, ensuring smooth cross-departmental collaboration.
- A proactive, goal-driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2-3 years of experience in accounting receivable and accounts payable processing and reconciliation.
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel is essential.
- Experience with Sage 100 is highly preferred.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Holidays & Time Off.
- A dynamic and growing company that promotes from within, offering long-term career growth.
WORK HOURS
- Monday through Friday
- 40 hours per week
COMPENSATION
- Competitive salary based on experience.
LOCATION
- Onsite, at our Corporate Headquarters in the Kansas City area.
It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear, to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.
