Accounting Coordinator - Peach Bowl, Inc

Job Title:  Accounting Coordinator

• Full- Time

Position reports to:  Chief Financial Officer                         

Website:  Chick-fil-APeachBowl.com

DESCRIPTION:

Peach Bowl, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization that owns and operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Game, the Aflac Kickoff Game, and the Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge golf tournament.  The Accounting Coordinator position for Peach Bowl, Inc. manages the accounting and finance functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable, oversight of the general ledger and bank account reconciliations, among other duties.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the accounts payable function which includes maintaining vendor files, entering invoices for payment, printing and mailing checks, and responding to inquiries from vendors and employees regarding payments

Responsible for managing the accounts receivable and billing processes which includes maintaining an aging report for receivables, making all bank deposits and entering deposits to the general ledger, and working with the Sales department to collect receivables in a timely manner.

Reconciliation of bank accounts on a monthly basis and preparing reconciling journal entries.

Assist the CFO in closing the books each month and preparing financial statements.

Assist with the annual budgeting and planning process.

Prepare various schedules and reports for the annual external audit, and act as the main compamy liaison with the audit firm, BDO.

Assist the CFO with human resources and employee benefit tasks as needed.

Perform assigned tasks, many of which are non-accounting related, during Bowl Week, Kickoff Game Weekend and the Peach Bowl Challenge.

Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  A candidate must possess ALL of the following qualifications to be considered for this position.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree with major in Accounting or Finance.  Minimum of one (1) year of applicable work experience.

Communication Skills:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Computer/Software Skills:

Strong knowledge of Microsoft software applications including Excel, Word, and Windows.  Experience with QuickBooks accounting software is a plus but not required.         

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Other Skills and Attributes:

Must be a quick learner who is able to work independently

Detail oriented with strong analytical skills

Should have an interest in sports and collegiate athletics

Must be comfortable working in a collaborative team environment

Must be available to work on weekends and holidays during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and Aflac Kickoff Game and related events

 

SALARY RANGE:  $47,000 - $52,000  

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 - 3 years
Salary: $47,000 - $52,000 Annual
Bonus/Commission: Yes