Accountant I

Description

U.S. Soccer Overview

We are U.S. Soccer and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create and work on a team.

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees : Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions plans for US soccer in the near and far future. We are therefore, looking for dynamic servant-leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility and an empathic approach that contributes to bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Accountant I is responsible for processing the organization’s accounts payable and general ledger transactions timely and accurately. U.S Soccer is currently building a National Training Center in Fayette County, GA. This role will be reporting to the office in Fayetteville, GA.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices
• Follow up with individuals on outstanding invoice approvals
• Create new vendors in the accounts payable system
• Prepare payment runs in the accounts payable system
• Prepare assigned journal entries
• Prepare assigned account reconciliations
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Review expenses in the organization expense reporting platform
• Assist with Accounts Receivable duties
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a 1-3 years experience related field required
• 1-3 years of progressive experience in accounting with a focus in accounts payable
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and a Financial ERP systems
• Strong verbal, written and in-person communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working at a non-profit, sporting organization, financial services, or public accounting firm
• Experience at a public accounting firm
• Pursue lifelong development and learning
• Believe and commit to the company’s culture and organizational goals
• Passion for soccer

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.