About Us

The Thunderbirds were founded in 1937 with the mission of promoting the Valley of the Sun through sports. We are the host organization for one of the largest professional golf tournaments in the world, the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Our Charity arm, Thunderbirds Charities, distributes monies raised from the tournament to hundreds of deserving local charities.

Position

This is a full-time, year-round, position that will work closely with our accounting department as well as provide general office support for a variety of projects. The position has administrative and bookkeeping/accounting elements. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player with integrity, people skills, an impeccable work ethic and has a great attitude.

Qualifications

· Enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work independently

· Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

· Possess strong organizational skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Fundamental accounting/bookkeeping skills and proficient working with spreadsheets

· Exhibit strong customer service skills (phone, email, in person)

· Ability to adapt to changes related to rotating event committees

Requirements

· Minimum of 2+ years’ office and accounting experience, including accounts payable/accounts receivable and bank reconciliation

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Pre-employment background check and drug screening

· Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

· 90-day introductory period

Compensation and Benefits

· Competitive salary commensurate with experience

· Paid time off for holidays, earned vacation and sick leave

· Company offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
· Retirement program