The Opportunity

The Memphis Grizzlies are seeking an Accounting Coordinator, reporting directly to the Vice President, Finance for preparing, recording and administering a wide range of administrative support, including budgeting, reconciliation, Accounts Payable, General Ledger and assisting with other financial reporting processes. The ideal Accounting Coordinator is proactive in communicating, as well as problem-solving, and produces high-quality work supporting the entire Finance team.

In This Role You Will

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Vice President of Finance, the Controller, and the Senior Manager of Payroll Operations;
• Create concur expense reports for select Basketball Operations’ management. Perform first review of all Basketball Operations staff’s expense reports before submitting to Controller for approval.
• Administer corporate credit card program, ensuring proper general ledger coding and appropriate receipts are attached before applying final approval; preparing employee expense reimbursement system reports for posting to the accounting system and for admission to payroll. Balance system reports to the credit cards statements;
• Other duties as assigned.

Accounting Support

• Responsible for all imaging tasks. Ensure all journal entries, accounts payable invoices, etc. are scanned to the appropriate accounting/work-flow systems.
• Perform certain Accounts Payable tasks to ensure appropriate segregation of duties, including new vendor set-up, ACH/wire validation, and review of monthly vendor statements.
• Assemble and distribute monthly department financials;
• Prepare select balance sheet account reconciliations;
• Make remote deposits;
• Prepare accounting schedules for league reporting;
• Assist with testing of new accounting system implementations;
• Assist with part-time payroll processing;
• Other duties as assigned. 

Tax/Compliance Support

• Issue annual 1099s;
• Ensure W-9 compliance, coordinating W-9 forms for vendors;
• Escheat/unclaimed funds compliance;
• Annual corporate registrations;
• Assist in preparing supporting schedules for tax preparation;
• Other duties as assigned.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Associate’s degree, or higher, in Accounting, Business Administration or related major.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ accounting and/or administrative support.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, either independently or with a team.
• Intermediate user of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Service-oriented mindset, ready to assist internal stakeholders and anticipate the needs of teammates.
• High sense of integrity and confidentiality.

Nice to Have:

• Prior experience with financial software a plus.

What We Offer

At the Memphis Grizzlies, we strive to support our team members through all stages of life with robust and attractive benefits, financial and wellness options and great perks. In addition to offering a competitive salary, we have other great benefits and perks.

Keeping You Healthy

• Industry leading health coverage
• Short and Long-term disability
• Team Member and Dependent Life Insurance
• Group Voluntary Benefits
• Wellness programs through EAP and Headspace

Discounts and Perks

• Matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Store Discounts
• Happy Hours and other fun activities
• Free parking and game night meals
• NBA Sponsored Discount Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition Programs

Taking Time Off

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Paternity Leave

Memphis Basketball LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and team members fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law.