Staff Accountant (Entry Level)

Job Purpose:

Based in San Antonio, Texas, this Staff Accountant entry-level role is responsible for accounting and financial reporting duties for the Valero Texas Open, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and an annual PGA TOUR event. This position will report to the Director of Finance & Accounting and will collaborate closely with the Valero Texas Open team and Valero Accounting department to ensure compliance with both Valero and THE*TEAM accounting standards.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* - Prepare monthly journal entries, ensuring all monthly activity has been recorded in SAP
- Prepare monthly general ledger account and bank statement reconciliations
* - Process all invoice/check requests in a timely and accurate manner and ensure all payments are coded correctly in SAP
* - Manage the entry of new vendors and updates to existing vendors in the accounting system
* - Communicate directly with corporate sponsors and vendors regarding invoices, payments and other matters
* - Prepare audit and tax schedules; provide support for the annual external audit and income tax return
* - Provide accounting support for the Champions fore Charity fundraising program
* - Work collaboratively with multiple departments at Valero headquarters
* - Some work on holidays and weekends may be required, including longer work hours around tournament
* - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* - Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* - Must have a bachelor's degree. Accounting degree preferred or minimum one (1) year accounting experience
* - Experience in non-profit accounting preferred
* - Working knowledge of SAP accounting software preferred
* - Ability to maintain a positive attitude and effective time management and prioritization
* - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are a must
* - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat
* - Strong written and verbal communication/presentation skills

Compensation:

* - Salary commensurate with experience
* - Annual discretionary performance-based bonus opportunity
* - Comprehensive Benefits Plan

The.Team: SME, LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer, and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education and experience.