St. Louis City SC
Accounting Coordinator
St. Louis City SC - Entry Level
St. Louis · MO
Accounting/Finance other · Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Purchasing · Finance & Accounting
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Position Title: Accounting Coordinator
Who CITY is:
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.
Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU. We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.
Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the-art facility.
What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.
Job Summary:
The Accounting Coordinator supports the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of St. Louis CITY SC. As a member of a small, collaborative Finance team, this position reports to the Senior Manager, Finance and will also work closely with the Chief Financial Officer. The Accounting Coordinator will help maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, support monthly and year-end close activities, and provide responsive financial support across the Club.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced professional sports environment. This role requires someone who can work independently, communicate effectively with employees and vendors, and consistently follow through on deadlines and outstanding items.
Accounts Payable and Vendor Administration
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation, including coding, approvals, and compliance with Club policies, before recording them in the Bill.com system.
- Interact with vendors and other external partners regarding invoice inquiries, payment status, and related matters.
- Maintain accurate vendor records, including updated W8 and W9 forms and payment information.
Accounts Receivable and Revenue Support
- Prepare and distribute customer invoices, including invoices related to sponsorships, ticketing, events, premium hospitality, facility use, and other Club-related activities.
- Record and apply customer payments accurately.
- Assist with monitoring outstanding accounts receivable balances and collection follow-up.
- Maintain complete documentation supporting invoices and revenue transactions.
Corporate Credit Card Reporting
- Review and reconcile corporate credit card activity for complete supporting documentation and accurate coding.
- Ensure transactions are assigned to the appropriate departments and expense categories consistent with departmental operating budgets.
General Accounting and Month-End Close
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes, including balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and other account analysis.
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with intercompany and interdepartmental transactions and reconciliations.
Financial Review, Compliance, and Reporting
- Prepare schedules, documentation, and account support for annual Financial Review.
- Help maintain appropriate internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting as requested.
- Perform ad hoc analysis for Finance leadership as requested.
- Help maintain documentation of accounting procedures and assist with identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Two (2) to Three (3) years of relevant accounting, bookkeeping, audit, or finance experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and working with financial data.
- Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and basic accounting processes.
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a small, collaborative team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgment and the ability to handle confidential financial and employee information appropriately.
Preferred
- Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning software.
- Experience supporting monthly or year-end close processes.
- Experience assisting with audits or financial reviews.
- Working knowledge of data quality practices and basic database concepts.
Core Competencies
- Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Produces complete and reliable work while identifying discrepancies before they become larger issues.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of assignments, follows through on commitments, and communicates proactively when issues arise.
- Organization: Effectively prioritizes responsibilities and manages recurring deadlines.
- Service Mindset: Provides timely, helpful, and professional support to employees, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.
- Collaboration: Works effectively with Finance team members and other departments throughout the Club.
- Adaptability: Remains flexible and responsive as priorities change in a fast-paced professional sports environment.
- Continuous Improvement: Looks for practical ways to strengthen accounting processes and increase efficiency.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- This position primarily operates in a professional office environment.
- The role requires extended periods of computer work and the ability to communicate regularly by phone, email, and in person.
St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.
TKFC LC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
