Disbursements Specialist Shared Services
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!
The Role
The Disbursements Specialist-Shared Services will join a team that is fundamentally transforming how our shared services operations function to improve efficiency in the processing of payments and provide transparency and meaningful, timely payment reporting.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Daily, weekly payment runs within multiple ERPs. This will include ACH, wire transfer and check payment, both bank printed and manual methods.
- Clearing of wire payments to ensure accurate posting and reconciliation within the system.
- Positive pay files for manual payments.
- Payment reversals, reissues.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of disbursement-related schedules and reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate and organized payment records for audit and reporting purposes.
- Vendor credit card payment reconciliation.
- Develop policies governing disbursements, including those that impact payment cycles and payment methodology.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Able to analyze and resolve basic issues.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. required.
- Able to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment.
- Works under direct supervision.
- Make decisions within defined guidelines.
- Provide cross-functional coordination and subject matter expertise for development of bank testing and implementation of projects to ensure proper adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to make connections across workstreams and a decentralized organization.
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel (ability to perform complex functions).
- Thorough knowledge of Accounts Payable, Disbursements and General Ledger systems with the ability to recommend system or process enhancements to improve department efficiencies and enhance accuracy and controls over the payment process.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Strong attention to detail required.
- A positive, upbeat and professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- You must be self-motivated and a team player.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and take on new tasks.
- Superb verbal/written communications and organizational skills.
Education and/or Experience
3+ years of disbursements experience in a shared services environment.
Compensation
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
Working Conditions
Location: On Site
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.