Job Title: Accounting Associate

Department: Administration – Accounting & Finance

Reports to: Director, Accounting

Job Summary

FC Cincinnati is looking for a part-time Accounting Associate. This role will report to the Director, Accounting and is responsible for the Accounts Payable process and other operational accounting functions. Responsibilities include monitoring our AP Automation system, distribution of checks, issuing electronic payments, employee reimbursement requests, credit card expense reconciliations and verifying account coding and departmental approvals.  The ideal candidate should be an effective communicator, have an innate desire to be great, and must also be a team player who strives for both maximum efficiency and quality in everything they do.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the Accounts Payable process which includes monitoring our AP Automation tool
• Ensure the appropriate departmental approvals are obtained prior to the issuance of payment for any invoice
• Process payments to vendors in accordance with agreed upon terms
• Assist credit card holders with processing monthly expense reports
• Maintain vendor information in financial database ensuring its accuracy against current W-9s from vendors
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues both with vendors and internally
• Match checks to invoices for distributing, mailing and filing invoices
• Perform basic reconciliations, including but not limited to A/P Trade and cash reconciliations for all bank accounts
• Compile data to support the issuance of 1099s annually to vendors as required by law
• Regularly review outstanding checks and ensure timely deposit of funds by vendors. Follow-up on outstanding checks that are not timely deposited and assist with the filing that reports stale checks to the State as required by law

 

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience required
• 1+ years of experience in accounts payable
• Knowledge of Oracle NetSuite software, a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize importance of work received under tight and inflexible deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics and integrity

 

What You’ll Bring

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize importance of work received under tight and inflexible deadlines
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics and integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, use discretion, and uphold high ethical standards
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment with a work style focused on solving problems and driving results
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external vendors to maximize performance, creativity, and problem solving
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC game schedule, special events, and projects

 

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Team building, professional development, and networking opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.