Athlete Pay Specialist

Who We Are:

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 300 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 950 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

This position performs accounting functions relating to invoicing, cash collections, reporting, and maintenance of internal controls system. 

• Facilitates all payments to athletes, including but not limited to purse payments, advances, bonuses, PGIPs, per diems, appearance fees, and reimbursements.
• Works with Legal to obtain athlete compensation figures per event.
• Communicates with athletes and managers to collect all required documentation for onboarding and payment processing.
• Maintains all athlete tax and banking documentation, including proactively requesting updated forms upon expiration.
• Facilitates payments for all event-related contractors and officials.
• Maintains all event related contractors and officials tax and banking documentation.
• Partners with Event Operations and Regulatory teams to confirm payment amounts for contractors and officials.
• Creates and maintains the athlete accounting purse file.
• Works with Tax on withholding and garnishments.
• Maintains all accounting data in accordance with company and department policy and procedures.
• Contributes to the development and maintenance of the internal control system.
• Seeks continual growth and expertise in the finance and accounting function and embraces cross-training opportunities provided within the Finance and Accounting department.
• Works occasional evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Performs other tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned. 

You Have These:

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• 1 – 2 years of experience in accounts receivable function. 
• High degree of proficiency with data entry functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to details. 
• Proficient in 10-key by touch.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and the ability to learn other basic computer programs.

TKO EEO Statement:

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