Financial Generalist

Challenger Sports

Job Location:

Lenexa, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel gear and equipment for teams schools and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer service ensuring every athlete feels part of something special. As a growing organization we value internal development and offer opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable finance professional to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data improving processes and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Financial Operations Generalist plays a key supporting role within the finance team by ensuring financial data is accurate organized and flowing properly between departments. This position focuses on transactional processes reconciliations and issue resolution while providing support to the Controller and broader finance function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transaction Processing & Account Support

Assist with accounts payable functions including invoice entry processing and account monitoring
Ensure timely and accurate payment processing and proper documentation
Support account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as they arise

Reconciliation & Issue Resolution

Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
Process account adjustments (credits/debits) with proper approvals

Customer Account Maintenance

Review customer accounts to identify outstanding balances or inconsistencies
Assist in resolving billing issues including invoice corrections and returns
Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate account information

Cash Flow & Reporting Support

Assist in monitoring cash flow and identifying basic trends or irregularities
Support preparation of routine financial reports and reconciliations
Help maintain internal dashboards and ensure data accuracy

Compliance & Process Support

Assist with sales tax reporting 1099 preparation and other compliance tasks
Follow established procedures to ensure regulatory deadlines are met
Provide input on process improvements to enhance efficiency

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or related field preferred
25 years of experience in accounting financial operations or similar role
Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with accounting/ERP systems preferred
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Skills:

Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting support
Familiarity with accounts receivable or collections processes
Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
Comfortable working with large data sets
Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: Medical Dental Vision Critical Illness Accident and Life Insurance options.
401(k) with company match.
Paid Holidays & Time Off.
A dynamic and growing company that promotes from within offering long-term career growth.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday
40 hours per week

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.

Location

Onsite at our Corporate Headquarters in the Kansas City area.

It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race religion color sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition marital status ethnicity alienage or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. The company takes allegations of discrimination harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.

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Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurancePOSITION OVERVIEW:Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel gear and equipment for teams schools and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer...