Senior Disbursement Accountant

Description

Senior Disbursement Accountant

 (Full-Time) 

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in 

Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 

1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed 

Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance 

Amphitheater. Opening in 2026, COTA’s amusement park, COTALAND, is on over 30-acres featuring 

two first of their kind Roller Coasters and 30 rides.

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically strong Senior Disbursement Accountant to join our 

team. This role requires extensive full-cycle accounts payable experience, strong analytical skills, and 

the ability to collaborate with internal departments and external parties. The Senior Disbursement 

Accountant will be responsible for use tax accruals/remittances and assist shared service 

departments in identifying costs to be allocated. The position will also assist the Director of Procure 

to Pay in managing the department workflow volumes, completing assigned month-end closing 

activities, and preparing the year-end tax documents (e.g., 1099s).

Requirements

Requirements & Essential Functions:

•  Review invoices processed for the appropriate assessment and remittance of sales and use taxes. Reconcile items purchased for resale to items sold to determine the accuracy of sales tax remittances.
•  Collaborate with shared service departments to ensure costs are accurately accumulated and allocated to the business segments being served.
•  Process and verify vendor set-up requests and vendor invoices accurately and timely.
•  Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies or issues with vendor and internal teams.
•  Provide backup support for the Procure to Pay team and the Director of Procure to Pay.
•  Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, internal departments, and the Procure to Pay team for escalations. 
•  Prepare reports, schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
•  Assist with month-end closing activities, including accrual and account reconciliations.
•  Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including automation where possible.
•  Maintain organized records and documentation to support audit requirements and financial reporting.
•  Assist in year-end closing activities including the financial audit and the issuance of 1099s.

Required Qualifications:

•  Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a high volume accounts payable or general accounting role.
•  Extensive knowledge of accounts payables process and accounting principles.
•  Proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel skills.
•  Strong reconciliation and analytical skills 
•  Ability to communicate effectively and work cross-functionally.
•  Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. In lieu of a degree, equivalent work experience may suffice.
•  Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or NetSuite
•  Familiarity with OCR processing platforms

Physical Demand & Work Environments:

•  Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
•  Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
•  Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
•  Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
•  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
•  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

What We Offer

•  Opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a landmark entertainment destination in Austin.
•  A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your insights directly impact strategy and success.
•  Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance bonus, and benefits.
•  Growth opportunities as the park expands its footprint and offerings.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 

essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, 

religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, 

physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any 

other characteristic protected by state or federal law.