Accounts Payable Specialist

ABOUT TOPGOLF Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf—and a genuinely energizing place to build a career. Every year, guests visit our venues for an experience that's hard to find anywhere else: hitting golf balls toward a target-lined outfield, tracking every shot in real time, enjoying great food and drinks, and connecting with friends, family, and coworkers. With more than 100 venues worldwide and proprietary Toptracer technology integrated into our guest experience and licensed globally, Topgolf operates at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and hospitality. We are a growing, dynamic business with meaningful opportunities to innovate, scale, and continuously improve how we support our teams and our guests. WHAT WE'RE SEEKING The Accounts Payable Specialist works with our accounting group to produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external use, assisting the Accounts Payable Lead with the day-to-day functions of our financial activities. This role works closely with the accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and interacts with corporate and site-level associates and managers to communicate financial information. There will also be plenty of opportunities to work on special projects within the accounting department. WHAT YOU WILL DO Ensure invoice payments are processed and paid within agreed-upon terms, following up with vendors or internal stakeholders when additional information is needed, including for intercompany invoices Work closely with other teams within AP and internal groups to ensure compliance with financial policies Aid in troubleshooting invoices pending in queue Investigate vendor statements and collection letters, and contact vendors when necessary to resolve discrepancies Communicate with vendors and respond to inquiries Maintain systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines Monitor invoices in queue and exceptions to identify performance and/or system issues Perform other related duties and project assignments as required CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Invoice Processing & Payment Ensures vendors and internal partners are paid accurately and on time through disciplined day-to-day AP operations. Processes and pays invoices within agreed-upon terms, including intercompany invoices. Follows up with vendors or internal stakeholders when additional information is needed to complete payment. Monitors invoices in queue and exceptions to identify performance and/or system issues. Vendor Communication & Resolution Builds strong vendor relationships by resolving questions and discrepancies quickly and clearly. Investigates statements and collection letters and contacts vendors when necessary to resolve discrepancies. Communicates with vendors and responds to inquiries. Conveys information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused, and concise manner. Compliance & Process Integrity Supports accurate financial records and adherence to company guidelines through consistent procedures. Maintains systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines. Works closely with other teams within AP and internal groups to ensure compliance with financial policies. Applies a proven understanding of basic accounting principles to maintain records in accordance with GAAP. Cross-Functional Partnership Partners with accounting, operations, and site-level teams to keep AP aligned with business needs. Works closely with the accounting and operations teams to maintain accurate financial records. Interacts with corporate and site-level associates and managers to communicate financial information. Functions effectively and positively within a team environment. Accuracy & Problem Solving Brings strong attention to detail and numerical aptitude to every transaction and open item. Aids in troubleshooting invoices pending in queue. Demonstrates strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency working with numbers. Maintains a high degree of accuracy and strong detail orientation in all work. QUALIFICATIONS Proven understanding of basic accounting principles with prior work experience in Accounts Payable Familiarity working in a high-volume and inventory-intensive environment Demonstrated spreadsheet, word processing, and data entry PC proficiency Strong mathematical aptitude with experience and proficiency working with numbers Strong detail orientation with a high degree of accuracy in work Ability to multi-task and to function effectively and positively within a team environment Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused, and concise manner Sounds like a fit? We can't wait to meet you! BENEFITS Free Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision 401(k) team member match free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here. ADA The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties. EEO Statement Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law. Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee. Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Topgolf Payroll Services