Accounts Payable Analyst

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst primary responsibilities will include high-volume invoice processing, support with accounting needs, support with department budget and various financial matters for the Legal Department and Player Health group. This person will also be responsible for researching and resolving invoicing issues, vendor remittance questions and general accounts payable inquiries. They will provide internal and external clients with analytical support on an as needed basis.

Major Responsibilities

• Processing 300+ invoices monthly from numerous international and domestic vendors, including entering relevant information into financial database 
• Managing Legal Tracker e-billing platform (including matter setup/management, vendor management, invoice management, reports management, timekeeper management, and new user training)
• Managing department matters on various platforms, including SAP (vendor management, financial reporting) and Corcentric (invoice management)
• Assisting in budgeting and business planning, including providing information and reports to members of the key stakeholders within Legal and Finance regarding analyses of department projections, P&L, etc.
• Preparing monthly close/year-end close reports for Legal Department and Player Health (including subgroup reports)
• Tracking all department expenses (including non-departmental expenses, team billable expenses, etc.) and related matter management information (e.g., project codes, account codes)
• Assisting with special projects to track spending, revenues, and other financial information, including supporting the Intellectual Property Group (e.g., preparing cost estimates for trademark filing programs, managing the US Patent and Trademark Office deposit account), tracking expenses billed back to teams, and assisting with appropriate allocation of expenses to business units, Regional Offices, and affiliate leagues 
• Invoice management and reporting for FIBA invoices Invoice management and reporting for Benefits/National Basketball Players Association Maintaining information and providing analyses and reports to Legal Department senior leaders regarding law firm rates (including increases, discounts, and alternative fee arrangements)
• Manage NBA Policies Regarding Outside Legal Services (including compliance, revisions)
• Track current hourly rates and request for rate changes across top US-based law firms
• Managing global vendor relationships for Legal Department and Player Health vendors, including communicating with vendors regarding payment, reconciling disputes, etc.
• Maintaining Legal Department accounting files/information
• Coordinating with the Finance Department regarding all Legal Department and Player Health matters

Required Education/Professional Experience

• College Degree
• 5 – 8 years of experience in Finance, 3+ years in Accounts Payable required
• Experience with financial data entry/processing
• Familiarity with basic finance/accounting documents (e.g., P&L) and concepts
• Experience at a law firm or corporate legal department

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

• Outstanding written and oral business communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; flexibility and effective time management skills to balance multiple priorities
• Ability to efficiently process a high volume of invoices while maintaining data accuracy
• Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to inquiries from outside vendors, Legal Department staff, and Finance
• Creative problem-solving skills to assist in meeting business needs and seizing new opportunities, while mitigating risk and managing key relationships
• Strong commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance

Salary Range:

$100,000-$120,000

Job Posting Title:

Senior Manager

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

About the NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.