Staff Accountant
About The Position
Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils are seeking a Staff Accountant to join and grow within the organization. The position focuses on analyzing, reviewing, and processing accounts payable and/or accounts receivable, along with general ledger responsibilities for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center Arena. The Staff Accountant is expected to think independently and help develop efficient accounting processes. The role supports accounts payable and receivable, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, close processes, and audits. Work is generally performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils or Philadelphia 76ers offices. Attendance at arena or offsite events, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required. Rare travel of less than 5% may be required, potentially involving air travel and overnight stays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Accounting or a related field.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office products, particularly strong Excel skills.
- Energetic, eager to learn, and team-minded.
- Accurate and efficient, with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward-thinking, highly analytical, and well organized.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain professionalism and be comfortable and capable of working with all levels of management.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software.
- Knowledge of Concur or similar web-based document management platforms.
Responsibilities
- Review, research, and reconcile vendor invoices as needed.
- Review, analyze, and record daily and weekly ticket sales.
- Record payments, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Create miscellaneous invoices as requested.
- Run accounts receivable aging reports to analyze accounts, track payments, and collect on delinquent accounts.
- Review, maintain, and reconcile accounts receivable reports, spreadsheets, and files.
- Prepare and input journal entries.
- Support the month-end and year-end financial close process.
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis.
- Serve as a liaison for departments by reviewing monthly financial results against budget and providing guidance and support for expense reforecasting.
- Manage and analyze departmental invoices and expense reports in accounts payable software for appropriate documentation and budget allocation.
- Assist with external audits, including state tax, league, and year-end audits.
- Assist with processes that ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage and flexible spending accounts.
- Pretax transportation benefit.
- Parental leave policies.
- 401(k) with a company match after one year of service.
- Paid time off policies.
- 13 paid holidays.
- Half-day summer Fridays.
- Complimentary or discounted sports and concert tickets.
- On-site fitness rooms.
- League and partner discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
