TITLE: Senior Accounts Payable Associate
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Non-Exempt
COMPANY: Sharks Sports and Entertainment, LLC
LOCATION: SAP Center, San Jose, CA
REPORTS TO: Manager, Accounts Payable
POSTING DATED: April 2, 2026
Pay Range: The range for this role is $36.35 - $44.92
Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Position Overview
The Senior Accounts Payable (A/P) Associate is a key member of the Finance team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of the accounts payable process. This role provides advanced support in invoice processing, vendor management, and payment execution. The Senior A/P Associate is expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous process improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle Accounts payable responsibilities. Review and input supplier invoices. Review and approve SAP Concur employee expense reports. Prepare and distribute checks and ACH payments on a weekly basis to provide timely payment to suppliers and employees.
- Evaluate invoices for sales/use tax accruals and 1099 status.
- Research and respond to inquiries from suppliers and coworkers regarding supplier/employee expense account status.
- Review open purchase orders / goods and service receipts and coordinate with the buyer for closing.
- Consult with the Accounts Payable Manager on issues and implement solutions as appropriate.
- Create and maintain supplier master data in accounting system.
- Maintain supplier documentation and back-up files.
- Support audit requests by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
- Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis & support and delegate to junior associate when necessary.
- Support strategic initiatives by ensuring operational activities align with strategic goals.
- Lead accounts payable support POC for operational issues, concerns or problems.
- Investigate and resolve complex discrepancies, vendor disputes, or payment issues.
- Act as the primary lead on key operational accounts payable initiatives, such as automation rollouts, process optimization, and system upgrades.
- Support cross-functional collaboration with buyers, Accounting, and IT to help implement accounts payable related improvements and system enhancements.
- Facilitate the coordination of project timelines and deliverables, communicating with managers to ensure initiatives are executed efficiently and deliver measurable outcomes.
- Review the work of junior team members for accuracy and compliance when requested.
- Participate in testing system updates, workflows, or new automation tools.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP accruals and reconciliations.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4–7 years of high-volume accounts payable or related experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
- Experience with SAP Products is preferred (S/4HANA, Analytics Cloud, Concur).
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and to satisfy diverse, multiple, time-critical demands, multi-task oriented.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective work relationships at all levels and in all departments within the organization.
- Motivated team player with positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand and utilize a computer for extended periods of time
- Communicate via phone and email with a variety of individuals
- Ability to bend at the waist, reach overhead and lift up to 15 lbs with or without accommodation
- Physically navigate stairs and catwalks at SSE facilities during normal work hours and events with or without accommodation
- Ability to work occasional extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays (all with advance notice)
- May be required to travel to other company locations
- May be required to attend conference, events, and training sessions within Bay Area or in- or out-of-state locations.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation (base salary and variable incentive plan)
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBTQ+ friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- 401K (pre-tax and Roth options)
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Minimum of 10 Paid Holidays and Wellness Days per year
- Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets
- Other League & partner discounts
- Central office location in downtown San Jose at the heart of Silicon Valley; convenient access to Caltrain, VTA, major freeways and free parking
- An inclusive culture which values diversity of background and a passion to improve our SSE’s commitment to change with impact on our community and industry
- Potential for flexible scheduling and telework opportunities
- Access to on-site EV charging stations on non-event days
This position is not eligible for U.S. work authorization sponsorship.
Summary:
Born in 1991, Sharks Sports and Entertainment (“SSE”) has grown into a multi-faceted organization that includes the SAP Center, the NHL San Jose Sharks, the AHL San Jose Barracuda, the Tech CU Arena, three Sharks Ice facilities, and the non-profit Sharks Foundation. Additionally, we are growing our organization through expansion in the Bay Area and surrounding communities in Northern California.
We work and play in the Bay Area, and are deeply influenced by the technology, innovation, diversity, and commitment to excellence that surrounds us. Our culture is transforming to reflect those values, with an eye towards a pioneering, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment in sports and entertainment.
We live, work, and innovate by a set of Pioneering Principles:
T – Team success is more important than individual success
E – Exceptional experience is non-negotiable in everything we do
A – Appreciate others for their diversity and opinions
M – More risk leads to more rewards and expands our comfort zones
T – Trust that all teammates have the best intentions
E – Empower all teammates to make informed decisions
A – Always say what you really mean and do what you say
L – Lead by showing the respect to others you expect from them
We strive to unite people through a shared love of ice sports, entertainment, and our hometown. We are #TealTogether.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Here at Team Teal, we recognize and celebrate that individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent well beyond any list of required skills and qualifications – in fact, we believe diversity of backgrounds and skills, combined with passion, are the most important keys to meaningful innovation and excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sharks Sports and Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veterans’ status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Notice to Recruiters and Agencies
SSE recruits candidates directly, rather than through third-party recruiters or agencies. Under no circumstances will SSE pay a fee for candidates submitted or presented without a signed recruiting agreement in place between SSE and the recruiter or agency prior to the submittal; any submittal must be for requisition specifically and individually assigned in writing by SSE’s HR department. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to SSE by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement AND written assignment by SSE Human Resources, SSE explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) with no financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.
