At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Education:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent work experience will be considered
Work Experiences:
- 0-4 years of accounting or accounts payable work experience required
Skills:
- Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer service mindset
- Ability to build and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite
Responsibilities:
- Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching
- Review and confirm invoices have appropriate approvals
- Enter invoices into accounting system for import retail, domestic retail, expense, or e-commerce businesses
- Reconcile monthly statements using Excel functions
- Scan and link manually received invoices in ERP system
- Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal teams
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment status and inquiries
- Escalate unresolved invoice issues to management or appropriate departments for resolution
- Manage group email box and respond to inquiries timely
- Forward requests to senior team members or management as needed
- Collaborate with senior team members for cross-training and skill development
- Develops a working knowledge of Academy’s policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
- Duties may change; the team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements & Attendance
- Regular attendance required
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- 0-4 years of accounting or accounts payable experience
- Beginner to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, or NetSuite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset
- Strong organizational and analytical capabilities, attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain positive vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Regular attendance and acceptable hearing and vision to perform duties
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
