Accounts Payable Specialist

Chicago Fire Football Club is a Major League Soccer team that was founded in 1997. Under new ownership, the Club recently returned to Chicago’s iconic Soldier Field, opened a new 50,000-square foot office in the heart of the city, and will unveil a premium state-of-the-art Performance Center in January 2025. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.
 

At Chicago Fire Football Club, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.

Position Overview: 

Chicago Fire Football Club is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team! The AP Specialist will report into the Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis and will be responsible for working closely with various departments to manage the accounts payable process from data entry to payment across multiple subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounts Payable e-mail inbox and work with budget managers for proper coding
• Review and enter AP invoices into accounting system
• Process weekly payment batches through accounting system and bank portal
• Manage and update vendor information for electronic payments and 1099 processing
• Maintain files, including accounts payable documentation and other miscellaneous items
• Code office corporate card in expense management system, review for proper supporting documentation and post to accounting system
• Research and resolve accounts payable issues with vendors
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience with accounts payable
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to change, work and learn in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
• Must display a strong work ethic and desire to build a career in professional sports
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting
• NetSuite general ledger software experience

Compensation:

• This role offers an hourly rate of $23-$27 and is overtime eligible
• Final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience. This role is classified as Full-time, non-exempt
• This role is bonus eligible based on club-wide goals
• Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers

Please note:

• Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
• CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination.   The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. 
  • If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.    

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