Senior Accountant

Atlanta Braves•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! Position Overview: This role serves as the primary accounting and financial operations partner to the Atlanta Braves Major League team and Minor League affiliates. This role owns the coordination, oversight, and financial accountability for team-related travel, logistics, and operational expenses, working closely with baseball operations, and internal leadership. The position combines strong technical accounting expertise with high-touch relationship management in a highly visible, dynamic environment. This position will be expected to have a detailed understanding of accounting policies, P&L accounts, balance sheet accounts, and some complex accounting topics.

Requirements

3+ years of progressive accounting experience; public experience (Big 4 or national firm) strongly preferred.
BS or BBA in accounting required.
CPA or active progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX requirements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to work under pressure, independently and in collaboration with others, to meet deadlines, while managing numerous issues and projects simultaneously
Perform proactively and be creative
Ability to build relationships and work directly with various business leaders and groups

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of Workday

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing complex accounting needs such as - Oversee all Major and Minor League team expenses. Duties include but are not limited to:
Review and process travel disbursements to support and ensure CBA compliance
Summarize league mandated reporting requirements
Partner closely with baseball operations to coordinate and resolve expense-related matters including travel, medical, housing, and other team logistics
Serve as the primary accounting contact for special events, overseeing third-party settlements and ensuring financial accuracy and completeness
Support supplier onboarding and maintenance by reviewing requests and verifying critical details with suppliers
Assist in review and processing of company travel program expenses.
Expected to lead and manage employee(s) to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company standards.
Support the accounting manager in leading the monthly and quarterly close process including preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Maintain regular communication with relevant business leaders on their financial results
Drive improvement and productivity projects to direct continuous growth in the accounting functional area through documentation, cross-training and automation
Assist with analytical review of financial results and understanding factors driving variances
Review/Coding of ad-hoc payments and supplier invoices within accounting software systems
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues while working in a timely manner
Exceed productivity standards and seek out ways to increase efficiency
Follow proper internal audit guidelines and provide support for annual internal/external audits
Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders