Staff Accountant & Procurement

WHO IS USA LACROSSE

USA Lacrosse, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is a Recognized Sports Organization of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee who proudly serves the sport by bringing the energy and excitement of our efforts to players, coaches, and officials every time they step on the field.  We collaborate with passionate experts across the sport to create opportunities for people to enjoy the sport, learn about the game, and keep participants safe, ensuring everyone feels welcome. 

As the National Governing Body of men’s and women’s lacrosse in the United States, we support more than 400,000 members to provide national leadership, structure, and resources to fuel and unify the sport's growth and enrich the experience of its players, coaches, officials, parents, and program leaders.    

USA Lacrosse believes a diverse team best positions our organization to fulfill its mission. We strive to attract and maintain a team of talented and dedicated professionals who represent the diverse nature of our membership and the national lacrosse community.  We are committed to a team culture that ensures everyone feels welcomed, valued, included, and heard.

Mission

As the National Governing Body of lacrosse in the United States, USA Lacrosse fuels the growth, enriches the experience, and fields the best National Teams.

Core Values

• We Influence - Written and Verbal Communication
• We Serve - Customer Focused
• We Create & Innovate - Creativity
• We Collaborate - Peer Relationships
• We are Humble & Honest - Integrity and Trust
• We Embrace Individuality - Diversity
• We Have Fun – Work Hard and Play Hard

If this aligns with who you are and what you are looking for in an organization, keep reading. 

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Lacrosse is looking for a SR Staff Accountant & Procurement to support the finance department in all financial activities and oversee all aspects of the procurement function, continually evaluating and evolving our finance and purchasing processes and procedures.  This role sources and manages all vendors used by USA Lacrosse and will be the internal "go-to" subject matter expert for all procurement-related functions, ensuring best practices are in place and followed. 

The SR Staff Accountant & Procurement will also assist with accounting related activities such as analyzing and reconciling accounts, supporting the annual budget process, supporting fiscal year-end audit, and continually seeking opportunities to automate the accounting functions to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.

If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with numbers, and have proven experience in accounting, this could be a great opportunity for you. You will get to work with a team of dedicated and passionate professionals for a mission-based organization dedicated to fueling the growth of lacrosse and enhancing kids’ sports experiences by getting lacrosse sticks in their hands.

A Typical Day Looks Like…

Finance Administration & Support

• Prepares Sales and Use tax returns and various state registrations and keeps updated on the various states' sales and use tax filing requirements.
• Assists with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, annual budget preparation, forecasts, and year-end audits.
• Working with the Finance Director, develops key performance indicators (KPIs) to review and analyze trends to compare against industry benchmarks.  This includes, but is not limited to, identifying, reporting on, and providing data analysis to communicate results to identify key business risks and opportunities for savings and making recommendations for improvement as appropriate.    
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) documents, processes, and workflows to ensure all procedures and processes are running smoothly, efficiently, and are kept current.
• Oversees regulatory reporting and compliance, including staying up to date on local, state, and federal laws, regulations, trends, and best practices as they relate to the procurement and accounting functions.

Procurement Administration & Support

• Oversees the procurement function by developing and managing strategies to implement creative and responsible cost-effective processes to control spending to increase USA Lacrosse’s buying power and create cost-savings. 
• Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and maintains contracts and requests for proposals (RFPs) to secure financially advantageous terms in all agreements.  This includes continually monitoring contracts and proactively looking for vendors and suppliers for USA Lacrosse to partner with to provide a mutually beneficial working relationship. 
• Drives the process of contract terminations, expirations, extensions, and renewals.  This includes collaborating with the legal department and keeping internal team members up to date on any changes and/or updates. 
• Manages, approves, and reconciles purchase orders (POs) for all departments within USA Lacrosse, confirms established procedures and protocols are followed, and ensures delivery of goods and/or services. 
• Prepares monthly reconciliation of inventory across multiple locations. This includes comparing physical inventory to system records and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Manages USAL credit, purchasing, and travel card programs, confirming purchases are made in accordance with spending policies and travel policies.  This includes preparing related journal entries.

Is This You…

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience; previous work experience in a procurement function a plus.   
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and analytical skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Experience working with a computerized accounting system, prior experience with Salesforce and Sage Intaact a plus.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve and meet required deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow up/through skills. This includes the ability to conduct research, identify discrepancies, and determine best methodology to solve problems. 
• Working experience managing contracts with the aptitude to negotiate with vendors for a positive and cost-effective result for the organization.     
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal. 
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial business relationships/partnerships. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and understand how to handle confidential information when necessary. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, "roll up your sleeves" environment to deliver results.   
• Ability to align with USA Lacrosse’s Mission, Vision, and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals.   

Expected Hours of Work

This position is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm and occasionally requires longer hours or weekend work as related to events and other business needs.  This is a hybrid position and works from the headquarters office in Sparks, MD three (3) days a week with the flexibility to work from home two (2) days a week. 

Compensation & Benefits Overview

The base pay range for this position is $65,000.00 to $80,000.00, commensurate with experience, plus opportunity for annual incentive pay. 

USA Lacrosse offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple options (eligible the first of the month following 30 days of employment).
• Generous company paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD) at one year of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan (eligible immediately upon hire), including a 4% employer contribution after one year of employment.
• Generous PTO, company paid holidays, bereavement, jury duty, and parental and maternity leave.
• Additional voluntary insurance options, such as supplemental benefits through Colonial and Nationwide pet insurance.
• Discounts on USA Lacrosse merchandise. 
• Free onsite gym at HQ office. 
• Free parking.

Travel Requirements

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be requested based on business and event needs.

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