Accounts Payable Clerk

**Accounts Payable Clerk** **DEPARTMENT:** Accounting **REPORTS TO:** Accounts Payable Specialist **JOB STATUS:** Full-Time, Non-Exempt **Description:** Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business. The New York Yankees are seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our accounting team in Tampa, Florida. The position plays a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, supporting internal departments, and ensuring the efficient operation of the accounts payable function. **Primary Responsibilities:** - Process vendor invoices, employee expense reimbursements, and purchase requisitions through Sage Intacct and related systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, appropriate approvals and timely processing. - Monitor invoice and purchase requisition workflows and execute designated payment activities, including wire transfers and ACH batches, to ensure timely processing and payment of vendor obligations. - Manage the accounts payable email inbox and respond to vendor and internal inquiries. - Reconcile vendor statements and proactively research, resolve, and follow up on payment, invoicing, credit, disputed balances, and outstanding check discrepancies. - Review invoices for sales and use tax applicability and apply company guidance when self-assessing use tax is required. - Identify opportunities to enhance accounts payable processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen internal controls through continuous improvement initiatives. - Maintain vendor records, tax documentation, and supporting files in accordance with company policies and audit requirements. - Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing AP-related schedules, analyses, documentation and annual 1099 reviews. - Comply with internal and external audit requests related to accounts payable transactions and documentation. - Demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous improvement in all aspects of the role. - Other duties as assigned. **Qualifications and Experience:** - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. - 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or a related financial operations role. - Experience processing a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. - Experience working with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience preferred. - SAP Concur experience preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Adobe Acrobat. - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity and professionalism. - Knowledge of sales and use tax requirements, and 1099 reporting is preferred. *This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. The New York Yankees are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment*.