Bauer/ Cascade Maverik: Accounts Payable Associate

Job description

***Do you have what it takes to win?*** *Like a championship team, a leading global sports brand is built with a solid foundation of players at all levels who have an unending desire and dedication not only to succeed, but also to win. At Peak Achievement Athletics, our championship team is deeply committed to developing the most innovative sports equipment in the industry and we are always looking to strengthen our roster with talented players.* **Purpose & Core Values:** Our purpose at Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do. Want to join our team as an **Accounts Payable Associate?** The **Accounts Payable Associate** is responsible for approving, processing and preparing payments, resolving financial discrepancies, and responding to inquiries. This position reports to the Accounts Payable and Treasury Manager. **Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:** - High volume invoice entry, review open invoices, blocked invoices, and AP aging reports. - Prepare and organize invoices and accurately enter them into SAP. - Resolve financial discrepancies on invoices; research and respond to inquiries. - Provide guidance related to Invoice or T&E processing. - Audit expense reports as needed. - Recognize discrepancies with cost and quantity and decide on a course of action. - Monitor payments to help prevent duplicate, late, or unauthorized disbursements. - Setup and edit vendor accounts and reconcile vendor statements. - Settle supplier and employee past due accounts. - Assist with the preparation of the weekly payment run. - Participate in weekly department meetings to discuss and resolve issues. - Process company credit card requests. - Create Manual Wires/Templates using bank system. - Coordinate with Global Accounts Payable team as needed to execute payments. - Support internal and external audit requests. - Prepare documentation supporting accounts payable transactions, in accordance with company’s policies and processes. - Make recommendations for any process changes or improvements needed. - Maintain vendor master records in accordance with company policies and processes. **Qualifications:** - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and specifically Excel. - SAP & Concur experience preferred. - Must have experience with accurate and timely data entry across multiple systems, ensuring information integrity and completeness. - Possess strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills. - Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate (verbal & written) at all levels of organization. - Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Adjust quickly to changing priorities and business needs. Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.