What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at USA Triathlon?
Company Summary
Unlimited Vacation, Mental Health Days, 100% paid medical benefits for employee and so much more!
At USA Triathlon, we believe that life is better when you swim, bike and run.
USA Triathlon is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of triathlon, all things multisport, and the largest multisport organization in the world. We spend every day thinking about growing and supporting the sport. We’re building the most innovative service organization in sports, transforming lives by inspiring participation to help communities become healthier all while representing our country at the highest levels of international competition, striving to win medals with class and integrity.
Our guiding principles are service leadership, performance excellence, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion at all levels of the organization. We focus on listening and innovation to ensure we deliver best-in-class governance, provide comprehensive constituent support, and play a leadership role throughout the Olympic and Paralympic movement.
We work hard to serve the triathlon community and strive to being the best place to work in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic movement. We’ve been included on Front Office Sports’ “Best Employers in Sports” list twice (’20, ’21), selected twice as an honorable mention in Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” and received the USOPC’s Advancements in Diversity and Inclusion Award in 2017 and the USOPC’s National Governing Bodies’ Diversity & Inclusion Choice Award in 2018, 2019 and 2021.
We achieve these great heights by focusing on hiring, training and promoting talented, dedicated, passionate individuals who want to get better every day. And we reward our teammates with unlimited vacation, 100% paid medical benefits, access to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and more.
Come join us in Colorado Springs, the city ranked No. 3 in US News & World Report’s 2023-2024 Best Place to Live survey, be a part of the thriving Olympic & Paralympic movement, and hone your professional skills as you create opportunities for triathletes to live their best lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title : Staff Accountant
FLSA Status : Exempt
Pay Range : $55,000 - $70,000 annually
Reports To : Controller
Job Close Date : February 28th
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of essential accounting functions, including accounts / pledge receivables, donation processing, and general ledger entries. This role also includes duties to ensure accurate bi-weekly payroll processing and maintenance of the payroll system and reporting. Additionally, the Staff Accountant is responsible for recording monthly journal entries and supporting various financial processes to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
Essential Job Functions
- Reviews and verifies daily accounting activity, including payment processing, Accounts Receivable, and banking transactions.
- Prepares month-end journal entries in a timely manner.
- Maintain balance sheet schedules and reconciliations.
- Review and approval of expenses, preparing monthly journal entries of expense reimbursements and credit card activity. Maintains and manages the expense management system.
- Performs daily functions to include invoicing, accepting & applying payments and managing accounts and pledge receivables.
- Performs the reconciliation of the accounting system to CRM system for foundation activities including donations, pledge payments and program activities.
- Assists with annual audit and 990 Tax Form.
- Assists with month end close and financial deadlines; researches and reconciles general ledger discrepancies.
- Collect, compile, and processes the bi-weekly payroll by established deadlines and coordinating with Human Resource Manager for benefit reporting and funding.
- Complete and reconcile quarterly and annual payroll reporting.
- Investigates and corrects payroll discrepancies and assists staff with timekeeping, payroll system and pay-related questions.
- Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement, automation, and integration.
- Works closely with internal teams to ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
- Assists in the maintenance of finance policies and standard operating procedures; trains staff on policies and procedures, as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications
Other
Salary : $55,000 - $70,000
