WHO IS USA LACROSSE

USA Lacrosse, a non-profit organization, is the governing body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, leading the U.S. National Teams Program and establishing universal standards. With nearly 400,000 members, we provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders. 

USA Lacrosse believes a diverse team best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who represent the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community. We are committed to a team culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included.

Core Values

• We Influence - Written and Verbal Communication
• We Serve - Customer Focused
• We Create & Innovate - Creativity
• We Collaborate - Peer Relationships
• We are Humble & Honest - Integrity and Trust
• We Embrace Individuality - Diversity
• We Have Fun – Work Hard and Play Hard

If this aligns with who you are and what you are looking for in an organization, keep reading. 

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Lacrosse is looking for a SR Staff Accountant to join our team and work with our Finance department. In this role, you will support all financial activities of the organization, including, but not limited to, preparing journal entries, analyzing accounts, and reconciling Balance Sheets Accounts monthly. You will also get to support the annual budget and year-end audit processes, continually evaluating our internal control policies to seek opportunities to automate the accounting function to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance Department.

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with numbers, and have proven experience in accounting, this could be a great opportunity for you. You will get to work with intelligent, dedicated, and passionate professionals for a mission-based organization dedicated to fueling the growth of lacrosse and helping enhance kids lives by getting lacrosse sticks in their hands. 

A Typical Day Looks Like…

• Prepares journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts monthly.
• Tracks and records capital expenditures, periodically audits assets, and ensures disposals are removed on a timely basis.
• Reviews prepared statements/schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures documents and workflows in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Supports audit engagements, including providing supporting documentation, works with CFO to complete Form 990 and other tax filings. 
• Partners with other members of the Finance team to support internal functions and operations of the organization, such as retail inventory and budget preparation and management. 
• Works with Human Resources department to ensure accurate reporting of Payroll and assists with annual reporting and retirement account audit.
• Continually evaluates processes and procedures of the Finance department to help implement and enhance processes to ensure to maintain efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Develops key performance indicators (KPI's) and analyzes trends, comparing against industry benchmarks.
• Oversees regulatory reporting and compliance and ensures all state and local taxes have been filed on a timely basis.

Is This You…

• Minimum of six (6) years accounting experience in all areas, including GL and journal entries.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of GAAP and other accounting standards and regulations.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with a computerized accounting system, prior experience with Salesforce and Sage Intaact a plus.
• Aptitude and willingness to learn new computer programs and software. 
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve, and meet required deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow up/through skills. This includes the ability to conduct basic research if something does not look right or there is a discrepancy. 
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Ability to exercise discretion and understand how to handle confidential information when necessary.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, "roll up your sleeves" environment to deliver results.
• Ability to be flexible with their work schedule, including the ability to work some nights and/or weekends to support USAL events. 
• Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and appreciate the needs for developing funds to fuel its development and growth.
• Ability to align with USA Lacrosse’s Mission, Vision, and Values and Strategic Plan to support our initiatives and organizational goals.

Expected Hours of Work

This position is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and occasionally requires longer hours or weekend work as related to events and other business needs. This is a hybrid position and works from the headquarters office in Sparks, MD three (3) days a week with the flexibility to work from home two (2) days a week. 

Travel Requirements

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