Finance Assistant
Challenger SportsLenexa, Kansas
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
Job Title: Finance Assistant
POSITION OVERVIEW: Challenger Teamwear is a leader in providing sporting apparel, gear, and equipment for teams, schools, and organizations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products with exceptional customer service, ensuring every athlete feels part of something special. As a growing organization, we value internal development and offer opportunities for career growth.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable finance professional to support our day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
JOB SUMMARY: The Finance Assistant plays a key supporting role within the finance team by ensuring financial data is accurate, organized, and flowing properly between departments. This position focuses on transactional processes, reconciliations, and issue resolution, while providing support to the Controller and broader finance function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Daily responsibilities will vary but may include the following:
Transaction Processing & Account Support
- Assist with accounts payable functions, including invoice entry, processing, and account monitoring
- Ensure timely and accurate payment processing and proper documentation
- Support account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as they arise
Reconciliation & Issue Resolution
- Review financial transactions for accuracy and completeness
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Process account adjustments (credits/debits) with proper approvals
Customer Account Maintenance
- Review customer accounts to identify outstanding balances or inconsistencies
- Assist in resolving billing issues, including invoice corrections and returns
- Communicate with internal teams to ensure accurate account information
Cash Flow & Reporting Support
- Assist in monitoring cash flow and identifying basic trends or irregularities
- Support preparation of routine financial reports and reconciliations
- Help maintain internal dashboards and ensure data accuracy
Compliance & Process Support
- Assist with sales tax reporting, 1099 preparation, and other compliance tasks
- Follow established procedures to ensure regulatory deadlines are met
- Provide input on process improvements to enhance efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field preferred, but not required.
- 2–5 years of experience in accounting, financial operations, or similar role
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with accounting/ERP systems preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Experience with reconciliations and financial reporting support
- Familiarity with accounts receivable or collections processes
- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently
- Comfortable working with large data sets
- Ability to balance independent work with team collaboration
BENEFITS:
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Life Insurance options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Holidays & Time Off.
- A dynamic and growing company that promotes from within, offering long-term career growth.
WORK HOURS:
- Monday through Friday
- 40 hours per week
COMPENSATION:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
LOCATION:
- Onsite, at our Corporate Headquarters in the Kansas City area.
It is the policy of Challenger Teamwear, to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The company takes allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation very seriously and will promptly conduct an investigation when warranted.
ARE YOU?
Energetic, Positive, Animated, Enthusiastic, Reliable
If so Challenger Sports is looking for you!
Challenger Sports is the nation's leading provider of soccer camps and clinics and we're looking to expand our nationwide Soccer Academy and Tiny Tykes programs.
What is TinyTykes?
TinyTykes is a FUNdamental introduction to the game of soccer for players aged 2-6. Players learn the introductory skills of soccer through you teaching them fun games and stories in weekly classes lasting 45 mins each. Our soccer experts and child development professionals have designed an innovative curriculum for you to follow which introduces young soccer stars to the basic skills needed in soccer as well as developing their motor, social, and psychological skills.
What is the Challenger Soccer Academy?
Challenger Soccer Academy offers professional year-round coaching to recreation and/or competitive players and teams aged 5 - 18 years old.
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This job at Challenger Sports is located in Lenexa, Kansas, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
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What employment applies to this position at Challenger Sports?
Challenger Sports lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Challenger Sports?
Challenger Sports is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Challenger Sports for this role?
Challenger Sports offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Career Development, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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