Staff Accountant I - Braves Development Company

Atlanta Braves•Atlanta, GA

12d

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! T he Atlanta Braves are seeking passionate, driven individuals to join the Front Office of the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. The Braves Front Office has innovative, diverse individuals, who share the passion of Braves baseball and are excited to uphold the highest standards of excellence while supporting The Battery Atlanta. As a Front Office employee, you will be working with a first-of-its-kind Major League Baseball Park with a mixed-use development and community. Braves employees enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic company culture focused on contributing to the community we work and live in. Position Overview: Accounting professional who will be responsible for fundamental accounting duties of the real estate entities associated with Braves Development Co., LLC.

Requirements

2-3+ years of accounting experience
BS or BBA in accounting required
Experience in US GAAP and SOX required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Advance Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel)
Ability to work under pressure, independently and in collaboration with others, to meet deadlines
Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

Real estate industry experience preferred
CPA is preferred
Yardi experience is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform accounting duties related to month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting schedules.
Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of financial reports and schedules to meet specified monthly and year-end closing deadlines.
Verify and set up new vendors.
Ensure proper coding and approval of accounts payable invoices.
Prepare invoices for tenants and association members and aid with tenant correspondence.
Post Tenant cash receipts, reviewing ledgers for accuracy.
Bill monthly recurring charges and adjustments.
Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations on multiple accounts.
Follow proper internal audit guidelines and control documentation.
Provide support for annual external audits.
Participates and is active in continuous improvement initiatives.
Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders.