Senior Staff Accountant

Batbox•Dallas, TX

3d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Based in Dallas and reporting to the CFO, we are looking for a high-energy, detail-obsessed Senior Accountant to take full ownership of our accounting ecosystem. This is a foundational role in a fast-paced sports tech startup where you will be the "source of truth" for our financial data. While the CFO focuses on high-level strategy and fundraising, you will own the engine. We need a QuickBooks master who can manage the day-to-day books, lead a flawless month-end close, and ensure we are always "audit-ready." This role requires a rare mix of technical accounting mastery and the interpersonal skills to work effectively with every department in the building. You should be the type of person who finds peace in a perfectly reconciled account and takes pride in a "clean" audit. If you are a disciplined accountant with a big personality who wants to be a key player in a growing tech company, we want to talk to you. Your commitment to our core values of ‘Be a Good Person’, ‘Amp the Experience’, ‘Lead Together’, & ‘Level Up’ and your dedication to our pillars of ‘Craft Legendary Experiences’, ‘Powered by People’, ‘Build for the Future’, & ‘Beyond the Game’ will contribute to a future that's innovative and beyond the ordinary.

Requirements

4+ years of professional accounting experience - either in-house or in a CPA firm where you served small to medium businesses..
You must have a deep understanding of GAAP and experience managing a full-cycle close.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required, CPA strongly preferred
QuickBooks: Expert-level proficiency. You should know the ins and outs of the platform and get the most of out of the system, given our business model and stage.
Excel: Highly comfortable and efficient. While you won't spend all day building complex "what-if" scenarios, you must be able to manipulate large datasets, use advanced formulas, and create clean, professional reports.
Exceptional communication skills. You need to be able to hold teammates accountable for budgets while maintaining a positive, collaborative startup culture.
Experience in a high-growth or early-stage environment with evolving processes.
Experience in a SAAS company would be an asset

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting: Own and execute all aspects of the general ledger, including AP/AR, payroll, accruals, journal entries, fixed assets, and revenue recognition.
The "Month-End" Engine: Drive the entire month-end and year-end close process. You are responsible for ensuring all reconciliations and financial statements are completed accurately and on time.
QuickBooks Administration : Serve as the expert and administrator for QuickBooks, ensuring the chart of accounts is optimized and data integrity is absolute.
Audit & Tax Lead: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and tax professionals. You will prepare all necessary work papers, schedules, and documentation to ensure seamless filings and compliance.
Compliance: Ensure all local, state, and federal tax requirements are met (Sales tax, Franchise tax, etc.) and that the company remains in strict accordance with GAAP.
Internal Collaboration: Work closely with department heads to manage expense reports, clarify vendor billing, and provide clear financial updates to the leadership team.