Finance Associate - Accounts Payable

Accounting  Accounts Payable Assoicate

PAY STATUS: Exempt

DIVISION:  Finance

RESPONSIBILITY OF: SVP Finance

POSITION LOCATION: EchoPark Speedway – Hampton GA

EchoPark Speedway is the heart of Speedway Motorsports’ nationwide network of entertainment venues. The company maintains a consistent focus on four core principles:

• Take care of teammates
• Be known for remarkable events
• Positively impact the community
• Profitably improve

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accounts Payable Associate will be an integral part of the Finance team, managing expenses and working closely with the EchoPark Speedway team to ensure financial responsibility. This position is responsible for all accounts payable functions, as well as managing the fixed assets subledger and related balance sheet reconciliations.

The ideal candidate will adopt a GLOBE mentality—Generously Lending Our Best Efforts. This means holding oneself and teammates accountable for taking best practices “the last mile,” optimizing them for maximum value to all stakeholders, and sharing insights on how to continuously improve the company. The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter who is passionate about their work and willing to go the extra mile to achieve excellence.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Manage all accounts payable processes and procedures, including:
  • Confirming invoice and PO coding
  • Verifying proper approvals
  • Working with staff to resolve exceptions
• Review invoices for accuracy and identify potential cost-saving opportunities
• Process employee expense reports through Concur
• Work with department managers to ensure financial responsibility, including proper quotes, bids, and expense planning
• Independently research and troubleshoot complex issues or exceptions
• Maintain and update Excel spreadsheets related to prepaid expenses, deferred expenses, and similar accounts
• Maintain the fixed assets subledger and related reports
• Maintain W-9 files
• Reconcile all bank accounts.
• Reconcile all intercompany transactions monthly.
• Protect the organization’s value by maintaining confidentiality of information
• Perform special projects as requested
• Work independently or collaboratively to perform all essential job functions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field; relevant experience may substitute for education in some cases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with AvidXchange and Traverse accounting systems preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively as part of the Finance team and across the organization
• Highly organized, accurate, and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines

BENEFITS

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and other insurance benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three (3) professional references

The above description outlines the primary duties and qualifications required for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

EchoPark Speedway and Speedway Motorsports are equal opportunity employers.