HEAD USA, is a leading global provider of premium, high-performance equipment and apparel for athletes and players, at all levels. Since our launch in 1950, we've achieved a reputation for cutting-edge design, engineering excellence and a passion for championing all sports, everywhere. World-class performance demands the very best equipment and that's why, at HEAD, our purpose is to give athletes and players at every level, exactly what they need to compete at high levels.
Position Summary:
We are currently looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Head USA Finance team. This position will be an "in-office" position located at our Boulder, Colorado office, and will report directly to the Accounting Manager. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for handling the full cycle accounts payable procedure ensuring that incoming invoices are received, processed and paid in a timely and prudent manner. This includes responsibilities for our intercompany inventory invoice reconciliation process, as well as payments to standard third party vendors. In addition, this position will also manage the processing and necessary approvals for all employee expense reports.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned. • Manage and own the accounts payable cycle for Head USA, including preparing and coordinating payments to third party vendors using both check and electronic payment methods. • Perform invoice verification procedures within our SAP accounting system for intercompany inventory invoices to ensure goods received for multiple divisions of Head USA and/or Head Canada - winter sports, racquet sports, watersports and sportswear - and reconciling variances if noted. In conjunction with this process, verify, allocate and input associated inbound freight charges for these shipments into the general ledger. This requires close communication with the logistics team and warehouse staff to ensure intercompany inventory received is properly recorded and correctly invoiced. • Manage the excel-based employee expense report reimbursement process, including ensuring that all expenses reimbursed are within company policies. Depending on the successful applicants aptitudes and abilities, this may also include the monthly corporate credit card submission and settlement. • Act as a first point of contact for vendor and employee inquiries, and respond to and resolve inquiries in a timely manner. • Maintain meticulous records to support internal records retention and annual external audits. • Assist the Controller and other Finance staff with various internal needs each month including inter-company payment reconciliations, audit support documents and ad hoc reporting (travel/entertainment activity, temporary labor use, state sales and use tax support etc.). • Always be willing to chip in and contribute to the broader team when necessary, including receiving training on cash application posting to serve as a back-up resource if necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisor responsibilities.
Required Skills/Abilities: • Must be proficient in electronic financial systems - i.e., SAP, Avalera, UTA - as well as at least an average user of Microsoft Office software including Excel and Outlook. • Possess a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals consistent with responsibilities and to allow for proper presentation and understanding of financial reports. • Must have an ability to work independently to efficiently accomplish assigned tasks, but ultimately be able to work in a team environment to contribute to team success. • Must be curious - have the confidence to question things, and always be looking to suggest ways to improve efficiency across processes. • Must be comfortable with ensuring adherence to corporate policies and ensuring that all required approvals are obtained before processing items. • Strong English oral and written communication skills, with an eye for details. • Proactive, positive, and professional.
Education, Experience and Aptitudes: • Demonstrated relevant work experience in a related field, or a degree from a college or university is required for this position. • Minimum 3 years prior experience in a similar role. • Relevant industry expertise/background, or an interest in one of our main sports divisions would be an asset (racquet sports, winter sports, water sports or sportswear). • Prior experience with, or an interest in, automating the employee expense process (ie. Concur or Expensify) would be an asset and should be highlighted in the application.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Vacation, and Sick time.