AP Accounting Specialist

The Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist plays a vital role in World Surf League’s operations, directly supporting the payables processes that drive WSL’s global business. Reporting directly into the Controller, this position is responsible for the end-to-end payment process for invoices and employee expenses and directly interfaces with organization-wide cross-functional business partners. This is a full-time position based out of the WSL Headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, on a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week.

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Perform the input, approval and processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, new vendor set up, and bi-weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wires) and prize money payments across the globe
• Act as main point of contact for all vendor invoice and expense inquiries from internal partners, including AP system troubleshooting
• Be responsible for the issuance and management of company credit cards
• Enter and review AP entries to ensure accuracy of posted invoices and supporting documentation
• Provide support and details for treasury and cash management
• Contribute to the month-end close processes, including booking journal entries and providing appropriate detail level review and analysis
• Execute month end reconciliations for bank accounts and other related balance sheet accounts
• Complete various compliance filings, include federal 1099s and 1042-S and California, 592-B forms, and track and remit tax withholdings as necessary
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally with internal teams, including international regional teams, to identify solutions for various ad hoc requests or issues related to AP
• Ensure a strong system of internal controls and maintain “best practice” accounts payable processes
• Identify and lead process improvements related to AP, including system implementations and/or upgrades
• Support external audit requirements via gathering and preparation of requested information

 Qualifications: 

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable
• BS in Accounting or related field
• Strong working knowledge with enterprise-level accounting software and AP routing/approval systems (e.g., Netsuite/Concur or similar system, 1099 Pro) 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; confidence in interacting with external and internal partners in a knowledgeable and helpful manner
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications; specifically, Excel 
• Experience in a global organization, preferred 
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple priorities and strict deadlines

Personal Attributes:

• Above all, integrity and honesty
• Exceptional attention to detail and masterful organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial: willingness to work independently with the best business practices in mind along with an open and collaborative nature
• Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
• Action-oriented: enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Salary Range: $69,000.00-$71,000.00 based on relevant experience