Senior Accountant at Major League Baseball

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be a key member of the General Accounting team responsible for account reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, daily cash files, bank reconciliations, approval of invoices, and general ledger analysis. &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and GAAP</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage and maintain fixed assets records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automation</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Skills</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA Preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control framework</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Able to work effectively under pressure from management deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Able to pivot between competing priorities.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical skills and detail oriented</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong> $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Top MLB Perks &amp; Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Competitive Benefits Package</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Company 401K Contribution</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Paid Time Off and Holidays</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Paid Parental Leave</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games &amp;&nbsp;<a class="c-link" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://mlb.tv/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://MLB.TV" data-sk="tooltip_parent">MLB.TV</a></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Discounts at MLB Store |&nbsp;<a class="c-link" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="http://mlbshop.com/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://MLBShop.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">MLBShop.com</a></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Onsite/Online Training &amp; Development Programs</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Tuition Reimbursement</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Disability Benefits (short term and long term)</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Life and Accidental Death Insurance</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;" data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 12pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Why MLB?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">California Residents: Please see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mlb.com/careers/ccpa">California Recruitment Privacy Policy</a> for more details.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Requests received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!</strong></span></p></div>