Financial Generalist

Financial Generalist Challenger Sports - 4.0 Lenexa, KS Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Cash flow management Business financial process improvement Accounting systems Managing customer accounts Google Sheets Financial data reconciliation Sales tax Bachelor's degree in finance Regulatory compliance ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Process improvement Financial management report preparation Mid-level Finance Invoice payment processing Bachelor's degree Financial record maintenance Debits & credits Organizational skills Accounting and finance experience Computer skills Bachelor's degree in accounting Cross-functional collaboration Business 2 years Accounting Communication skills Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

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 Financial Generalist 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

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 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.