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 Operations 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.