Rhode Island FC, a team for all Rhode Island, is the only independent men's professional team in the state. It is led under co-founders Brett Johnson and former MLS and USMNT player Michael Parkhurst, a Rhode Island native. The club will begin play at our temporary home, Beirne Stadium at Bryant University, in March 2024. A state-of-the art Stadium is currently being constructed in downtown Pawtucket and will be RIFC’s permanent home starting with the 2025 season. To learn more, visit rhodeislandfc.com
Position Purpose
Rhode Island FC, is looking for a Staff Accountant to assist the Finance & Accounting Manager in the daily finance activities of the organization. We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated, detail-oriented individual to assist in a myriad of accounting activities including accounts payable maintenance, invoicing, accounts receivable processing and monitoring, bank balancing, as well as assisting in the monthly closings and financial statement preparation. The individual will also work closely with other departments to make sure the finance department is a resource in the successful management of the organization as a whole.
Responsibilities Include:
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Process invoices by verifying transaction information; scheduling and preparing disbursements; obtaining authorization of payment.
- Obtains revenue by verifying transaction information; computing charges and refunds; preparing and emailing invoices; identifying delinquent accounts and insufficient payments.
- Collects revenue by reminding delinquent accounts, notifying customers of insufficient payments.
- Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
- Maintains accounting ledgers by posting account transactions.
- Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions.
- Resolves account discrepancies by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments or adjustments.
- Audit employee expense reports and request receipts accordingly
- Monitors Finance Inbox daily to ensure finance tasks are completed timely.
- Maintains financial security by following internal accounting controls.
- Maintains financial historical records by saving accounting documents.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
· Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Accounting/Finance degree or minimum of three years of work experience in the accounting/finance industry required.
- Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to prioritize and organize own work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Discretion in handling confidential materials a must.
- Ability to grasp tasks/concepts quickly and eventually work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for team members, member clubs, clients, and customers.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, executives, member clubs, and external partners.
- Ability to work independently in a multi-faceted, fast, fluid, and deadline-driven environment.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic a must.
- Ability to work as business needs require which may include long days, evenings, weekends, occasional holidays, and travel if / when necessary.
- Must have U.S. work authorization.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
