Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable

Brief Description

THE LPGA PURPOSE

The LPGA is committed to being the global leader in women’s golf and to use our unique platform to empower, inspire, and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.

At the LPGA our identity is shaped by our core values: equity and fair play, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and leadership. We prioritize equity and fair play, fostering an environment where every individual experiences equal respect and opportunity. Inclusion is integral to our culture, celebrating diversity as a source of strength. We are unwavering in our commitment to excellence. From the professionals on the course, to the employees behind the scenes, we strive for the utmost performance and achievement. Leadership is not confined to titles but is a shared responsibility at every level, empowering individuals to lead with vision and contribute to our overarching mission.

Job Summary

The LPGA is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Staff Accountant position. This role is responsible for performing a variety of professional accounting duties, with the principal area of responsibility being Accounts Payable. This position will report to the Assistant Controller.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Functions:
• Reviewing invoices for accuracy and compliance prior to payment
• Processing and recording payments via check, ACH and wire transfers
• Maintaining vendor records, including tax documentation
• Responding to vendor and internal inquiries, and resolving questions around payments
• Ensuring compliance with sales and use tax requirements
• Processing employee expense reports for payment via Concur file
• Issuance of and verification of invoices against purchases orders
• Managing and reconciling corporate card accounts and activities
• Preparing journal entries for prepaid expenses, accruals, leases and others as requested
• Extracting, organizing and analyzing data, including multi-company and multi-currency transactions
• Timely completion of assigned monthly general ledger reconciliations, lease schedules and other month-end financial reports
• Contributing to year-end close process and preparation of workpapers to assist with annual audit
• Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, for proper audit trails and verification for all processed work
• New hire training on accounting processes and systems
• Managing the cell phone stipend program
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (preferred)
• 1 to 3 years general accounting experience, which could include internship
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications; Microsoft Office including Excel; Experience working with Concur, and Sage Intacct or similar Accounting Systems a plus.
• Must be well organized and detail oriented. Professional attitude, strong work ethic and interpersonal/customer service skills; ability to maintain confidentiality of the LPGA’s financials records and transactions.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume, high-transaction environment, with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to solve routine problems and proactively offer solutions