Accounts Payable Specialist

Who We Are
At the National Hot Rod Association, we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp—NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet! At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which provides competition opportunities for all drivers, from street-car owners to professional racers. NHRA also offers career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring series all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions. At Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, we host over 100 days of track activity between our famous ¼ mile drag strip and our 7/10-mile oval track.

If you are looking to join a dynamic and high-speed organization in the sports and entertainment space, have the drive to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing your work in action, read on…

The Job

The ideal candidate will be responsible for high volume, quick turnaround, full cycle Accounts Payable process to include: reviewing and processing invoice accurately and timely; obtaining W-9 and W8-BEN forms as necessary; ensuring tax withholdings and sales/use taxes are properly calculated; maintaining vendor information, assist with payout of prize money to racers after every event, assist with monthly racetrack check recording and assist with year-end 1099 processing.

Location: Based in San Dimas, CA – In-person attendance required; not remote or hybrid

Reports To: Accounting Manager
FLSA/Salary: Non-exempt/$20-$23 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Opens A/P mail, matches vendor information and sends invoices to proper signer for approval.
  • Maintain file with all invoices awaiting approval and reviews weekly.
  • Investigates and resolves any past due balances with vendor.
  • Vouchers/checks data entry for all approved invoices.
  • Processing of weekly check run. Checking for appropriate data matching and approval, and mail checks.
  • Process weekly electronic and virtual card payments. Check for appropriate data matching and approval, retain and e-file all payment confirmations.
  • Manage electronic filing for all paid invoices.
  • Set up of new vendors making sure W-9 requirements are met.
  • Monitors payments of Rents & Utilities for the NHRA offices, and all other recurring monthly payments.
  • Logs incoming checks for payments.
  • Assists Accounts Payable Clerk with prize money payouts after each event, as needed.
  • Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • High School graduate. Some college preferred.
  • 1-2 years of prior experience in Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment.
  • Must be proficient in MS Office Suite and office equipment such as multi-functional copiers.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbal with all levels of management.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with short deadlines and evolving requirements.
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

  • Able to work at a computer all day.
  • Ability to talk on the phone as needed.
  • No heavy lifting required.

NHRA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Organisation: 
National Hot Rod Association