Accounts Payable Clerk

Summary:  

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments across all Utah Soccer entities. This role ensures compliance with accepted accounting principles, maintains strong internal controls, and supports efficient financial operations. The position plays a key role in safeguarding organizational assets while delivering high levels of service to internal and external stakeholders.   

Responsibilities Include:  

• Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice entry, coding, and payment processing  

•  Match invoices to purchase orders and ensure proper approvals are obtained prior to payment  

•  Execute check runs, including preparing, verifying, and distributing payments  

•  Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable activity within the financial system  

•  Track and monitor purchase orders and resolve discrepancies as needed  

•  Support timely and accurate payment of all vendor invoices in accordance with deadlines  

•  Maintain petty cash accounts and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation  

•  Uphold strong internal controls to protect the financial, legal, and operational integrity of the organization  

•  Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to resolve billing issues and improve processes  

•  Model organizational values including stewardship, accountability, and service  

•  Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional accounting coursework preferred  
• 2 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.  
• Working knowledge of accepted accounting principles  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems  
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM and perform 10-key functions  
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines  
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment  
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience in a multi-entity or sports/entertainment organization  

•  Familiarity with Bill.com and Quickbooks preferred.   

Physical Demand & Work Environment 

The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, working on a computer, and occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 pounds. The position may involve tight deadlines and periods of increased workload requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Clear communication in English, both written and verbal, is required. 

Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.