Pride Group is a Chandler, AZ based event management company. The Pride Group logo is identifiable at many of the Valley’s biggest events for which it provides service in addition to the sports and entertainment industry, Pride Group also works with government organizations as well as the construction industry.
The Staff Accountant will use standard accounting principles and practices, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data to complete and maintain ledgers, invoices, daily receipts and bank deposits accurately. Uses administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, filing, and records management. You will be expected to be able to apply logical thinking to a wide range of challenges, collect data, draw conclusions, and offer constructive opinions concerning day to day activities. This role is expected to be able to use mathematics to solve challenges. exercise a considerable degree of discretion, handling items of a highly confidential nature, able to prioritize and demonstrate an understanding of accounting theory and application. This role may be modified at any time, as needed.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Bank and Credit Card reconciliations completed by 4th business day of each month
· Balance Sheet account reconciliations completed by 4th business day of each month
· Intercompany balance reconciliations completed by 4th business day of each month
· Handle accounts payable to ensure vendor invoices are handled in a timely manner
· Handle accounts receivable; aging, reports, and accuracy
· Process intercompany invoices
· Accurately tie costs to appropriate job(s)
· Follow and develop stand operating proceedures
· Attention to details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage vendor invoices (electronic and paper) and obtain necessary approvals.
· Scan vendor invoices and code to the appropriate GL account
· Generate and review accounts payable aging to ensure timely payment of invoices
· Handle routine vendor inquiries in a professional, timely and courteous manner
· Generate and review accounts receivable aging, communicating customer disputes and/or collection issues to Accounting Manager
· Handle routine customer collection calls as directed by Accounting Manager
· Process and apply customer credit card payments
· Event Weekends – Work in banking operation managing the cash operations with Accounting Manager/Controller
· Under Accounting Manager supervision, prepare routine month end journals
· Desire to learn new technologies
· Desire to make a difference
· Energy, enthusiasm and competitive edge
· Enjoy what you do and show it in everything you do
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
· Minimum of 1 year experience in Accounts Payable
· Intercompany accounting experience is preferred
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
· Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks
· Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, especially in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints; strong organizational skills
· Demonstrate responsiveness, tact, diplomacy, good judgment, and confidentiality in communications with all levels of personnel, clients, and outside vendors.
· Demonstrated success in problem solving with an emphasis on customer satisfaction
· Will maintain a professional personal appearance
· Will be able to pass an initial and random drug screening
· Must maintain an acceptable attendance record
· Must be able to gather and identify essential information and find ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
· Accounting related degree is a plus
OUR CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Understand and embrace “Why” we do what we do
· Lead by example with the desire to make a difference and inspire others
· Never ever stop learning or gaining knowledge
· Demonstrate the ability to work within a team
· Expect, anticipate, and embrace change
· Apply energy, enthusiasm and competitive edge in a way that is always positive
· Force the perpetual development of self and fellow Associates
· Exhibit strong interpersonal skills - Listen First
· Take ownership & be accountable
· Understand that good is the enemy of great
· Encourage and Engage with creative, constructive & candid feedback
· Maintain a solid, clean image and endeavor to be what you desire to appear
· Do everything with Pride (especially when no one is looking)
· Preserve your integrity and always keep yourself & Pride Group above reproach
· Sustain a work life balance for you and your fellow Associates
· Be humble as you treat those how you would want to be treated
· Enjoy & be happy doing what you do and show it in every action
· Protect our house
This company is committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability and/or age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person