Accounts Payable Specialist

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST                                 (Non-exempt)

Who we are: At Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better. Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages. Whether our job is designing a product for a World Series MVP or a child enjoying their first swings of the bat, we are dedicated to make sports inspiring, fun and accessible for all. Every day, we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport. We are proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Women’s Soccer League, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the Pro Volleyball Federation, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro’s Nerf brand — all of which bring energy, strength, and joy to our products. We are family owned and family driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #FranklinFam.

What you will do:

We are looking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist who will be responsible for supporting daily Accounts Payable processes including but not limited to invoice processing, handling issues and coordinating research of discrepancies.

The ideal candidate must be detail oriented with great organizational skills and close follow up.   The candidate will work closely with vendors and internal customers to resolve Accounts Payable related issues and need to have good communication skills. We are looking for an energetic individual that is able to work self-sufficiently and could evaluate and recommend changes to Accounts Payable policies and procedures to streamline processes and enhance automation. 

The position is located at our Headquarters in Stoughton, MA with a hybrid office option and will report to the Assistant Controller. 

 #FranklinFamily

IN MORE DETAIL, YOU WILL:

• Process approximately 400-600 invoices per month including coding and approval verification
• Manage and prioritize invoices to ensure they are paid timely and accurately
• Process checks and multiple electronic payments on a weekly basis
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries in a timely manner
• Reconcile A/P sub ledger to General ledger
• Produce monthly reports and assist with month end close
• Maintain accounts payable files
• Participate in special accounting projects

• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• 3-5 years of Accounts Payable or General Accounting experience

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE/ESSENTIAL TO THE ROLE:

• Accounting skills
• Strong analytical and math skills
• Excellent computer user skills using Word and Excel required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between daily, weekly, monthly demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to process improvements and the ability to think "out of the box" i.e. creative approach to problem solving
• Infor Enterprise Financials and Powerlink experience are desirable

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Interact regularly and follow up with internal and external parties based on direction of management, presents information for decision making to manager, and the ability to independently follow up on pending item and to manage their own daily tasks and projects as assigned by management.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not supervise employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

 If you are interested in joining the #FranklinFamily, please apply. 

We also want to share with you our benefits at a glance:

• Employee Discounts
• 401K with immediate participation and a 1% match, a retirement 401(K) match of 3% safe harbor match, plus a potential profit-sharing retirement contribution of 1% after a full calendar year of employment 

After 30 Days Waiting Period: 

• 20 days PTO program/13 Paid Holidays (prorated)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid AD&D and Life Insurance (3 times Base Salary)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance, Critical Illness or Hospital Indemnity
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term disability plans
• Flexible Spending with $660 Carry Over option and Dependent Care Account Plans
• Employee Life Assistance Plan and Identity Theft Protection Support
• Tuition Reimbursement after waiting period

Franklin Sports is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.