Department: Accounting & Finance                                                                

Classification: Full-Time Salary, Exempt 

Reports to: Assistant Controller 

Location: Philadelphia

 

3STEP Sports, LLC is the largest youth sport event and club operator in the nation, providing brands with the ability to impact more athletes than ever in a unique and authentic way. The 3STEP reach spans 40+ states and currently serves more than 2.5 million athletes.  We deliver a premier, inspiring, and authentic experience – dedicated to perfecting every aspect of the athlete funnel. Encompassing industry-leading tournaments, nationally spanning club programs, premier media content and more, 3STEP is the standard of the youth sports experience. 

The ideal candidate for the Regional Staff Accountant role is a highly motivated and energetic individual looking to join a dynamic company within the youth sports industry.  An accounting background and outstanding people skills for interaction with all levels of an organization is key to success in this position. This position would be an excellent opportunity for an individual who is eager to be involved in accounting with an operations focus.  This position will be expected to be in-person 3 days a week at the Greater Philadelphia office location. 

Job Responsibilities: 

·         Support the month-end closing process for assigned region. 

·         Assist in the management of customer AR, including but not limited to, invoice processing, partner with operators on aged balances, assisting with collection process and providing updates to managers on AR issues. 

·         Maintain an understanding of the reporting structure to ensure transactions are recorded to the proper general ledger account and class codes. 

·         Analysis interpretation and research of monthly variances compared to budget, trend against historical periods, and current period operational understanding. 

·         Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address Accounts Payable inquiries and assist in resolving discrepancies in a timely manner. 

·         Support the Accounts Payable team in ensuring timely receipt of invoices and payment to vendors. 

·         Organize transaction-level data, analyze the information, and record accruals for invoices not yet received.  

·         Assisting with payroll-related issues, including coach-pay and 1099s. 

·         Creating and entering journal entries for review by Controller department. 

 

Requirements: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. 

·         3-4 years of firsthand accounting experience in a private or public company. 

·         Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 

·         Ability to self-motivate and manage and prioritize workload. 

·         Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and procedures in a fast-paced environment. 

·         Experience with Netsuite, Tipalti and merchant credit card platforms is preferred. 

·         Analytical background with experience in progressive roles supporting operations. 

·         Strong attention to detail and the ability to work cross-functionally with all areas of the business, including non-finance individuals at all levels. 

·         Advanced Excel skills. 

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

·         Willingness to work hard with a positive attitude.