Finance Assistant

Job Title: Finance Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel, gear, and equipment for teams, schools, and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer service, ensuring every athlete feels part of something special. As a growing organization, we value internal development and offer opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable finance professional to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY: The Finance Assistant plays a key supporting role within the finance team by ensuring financial data is accurate, organized, and flowing properly between departments. This position focuses on transactional processes, reconciliations, and issue resolution, while providing support to the Controller and broader finance function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily responsibilities will vary but may include the following:

Transaction Processing & Account Support

• Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, processing, and account monitoring
• Ensure timely and accurate payment processing and proper documentation
• Support account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as they arise
  
  
  

Reconciliation & Issue Resolution

• Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Process account adjustments (credits/debits) with proper approvals
  
  
  

Customer Account Maintenance

• Review customer accounts to identify outstanding balances or inconsistencies
• Assist in resolving billing issues, including invoice corrections and returns
• Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate account information
  
  
  

Cash Flow & Reporting Support

• Assist in monitoring cash flow and identifying basic trends or irregularities
• Support preparation of routine financial reports and reconciliations
• Help maintain internal dashboards and ensure data accuracy
  
  
  

Compliance & Process Support

• Assist with sales tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other compliance tasks
• Follow established procedures to ensure regulatory deadlines are met
• Provide input on process improvements to enhance efficiency
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred, but not required.
• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or similar role
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with accounting/ERP systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
• Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting support
• Familiarity with accounts receivable or collections processes
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
• Comfortable working with large data sets
• Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration
  
  
  

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Holidays & Time Off.
• A dynamic and growing company that promotes from within, offering long-term career growth.
  
  
  

WORK HOURS:

• Monday through Friday
• 40 hours per week
  
  
  

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
  
  
  

LOCATION:

• Onsite, at our Corporate Headquarters in the Kansas City area.
  
  
  

It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear, to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.