Academy Sports + Outdoors
Accounts Payable Specialist
Academy Sports + Outdoors
The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and resolving discrepancies. This role offers foundational experience in accounting and ERP systems, with opportunities for cross‑training and skill development in a collaborative team environment.
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Equivalent work experience will be considered
Work Experience
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
Develop 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
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining vendor relationships, and resolving discrepancies. This role offers foundational experience in accounting and ERP systems, with opportunities for cross‑training and skill development in a collaborative team environment.
Education
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Equivalent work experience will be considered
Work Experience
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
Develop 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
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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