Fenway Sports Group Staff Accountant

Boston Red Sox•Boston, MA

16d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will primarily manage the full-cycle accounts payable process for Fenway Sports Group’s corporate entities, ensuring vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. The role supports core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close, and provides supplemental support to tax, reporting, and FP&A teams as needed. The Staff Accountant also coordinates with the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions of affiliated entities to support accurate financial records and timely intercompany transactions. The base salary range is $60,000–$70,000, based on relevant experience. The position also qualifies for annual incentive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1–3 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

Nice To Haves

ERP system experience; NetSuite is preferred.

Responsibilities

Process vendor invoices accurately and on time, ensuring correct general ledger coding, approvals, and adherence to company policy.
Match invoices to receiving documentation and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
Prepare and process weekly check runs and ad hoc wire payments.
Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9s, and ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies professionally and promptly.
Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance.
Identify and help implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls within accounts payable and accounting operations.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, with an emphasis on cash accounts.
Calculate accruals and maintain prepaid expense schedules.
Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across Fenway Sports Group entities.
Coordinate with FP&A on short-term cash flow forecasts based on expected vendor payment timing, provide budget-to-actual variance explanations, and respond to other ad hoc requests.
Prepare certain monthly internal operational reporting packages, including vendor payment and approval and expense reporting information.
Assist with external reporting requests from investors and government agencies.
Work with the tax team on federal and state tax compliance by maintaining tax records, compliance calendars, and state tax notice trackers.
Assist with tax workpapers, returns, extensions, and estimated payments across multiple entities; reconcile tax-related accounts and support month-end and quarter-end tax entries.