Accounting Specialist

VARSITY SPIRIT, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE DRIVING FORCE IN SPIRIT ACROSS CHEER, DANCE, BAND AND YEARBOOK

For over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit’s 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.

At Varsity Spirit, the safety and wellbeing of the young people we serve is of the utmost importance. Since our inception 50 years ago, we have been – and remain – steadfastly committed to doing our part to create a safe and positive environment for our participants’ physical, emotional, and social development, and promoting an environment free from abuse and misconduct.

Varsity has a zero tolerance for abuse in its programs, events, and associated business activities. Varsity is committed to reporting all suspicions, allegations, and incidents of abuse in full accordance with local laws and reporting requirements. Learn more at Our Commitment to Safety -

Non-Exempt

Memphis, TN (Office-Hybrid)

The Accounting Associate is in charge of processing housing payables for camps and scanning/processing check deposits for both camps and competitions in the Memphis office.

• Scan and process check deposits
• Analyze housing bills for accuracy and process for payment
• Maintain accurate cost data to build housing accruals
• Manage accruals for housing bills that have not been received
• Track and communicate monthly on invoices paid and update internal teams on invoices not received
• Pay housing deposits on locations for camps
• Calculate 50/50 camp profit splits and process accurate payments from reports
• Maintain schedule for mat deliveries for camps and timely send vendors invoices for payment
• Contact suppliers/venues to make payments via credit card for competitions and timely/accurately submitting those via concur to the general ledger

• Critical math skills and a proven ability to perform difficult calculations.
• Strong familiarity with productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suites.
• Strong fluency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• AS400, Salesforce, People Soft and SAP knowledge a plus.

• Minimum of 2 years’ Experience in accounting, finance, or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related fields a plus.

The physical demands that are described as required 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.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.