Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant essential functions include, but are not limited to, assisting with the preparation of journal entries, generating invoices, preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with various financial reporting requirements.  The Senior Accountant is also responsible for other accounting, financial and administrative tasks for the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball.

Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entry support for monthly accruals across various MLB entities
• Assist various MLB entities with accounts payable and prepare related bank reconciliations
• Assist with day to day accounts receivable activities including generating invoices for international broadcast, baseball operations, and MLB Clubs
• Assist with reconciliations of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts
• Assist with the financial close processes at month and year end

• Assist with the monthly close process for all fixed asset ledgers

Reporting & Audit

• Prepare analyses and reporting of financial data at the end of each month
• Assist with the dissemination of information to the auditors
• Assist with preparation of the audited financial statements

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required (CPA preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in a related finance and accounting role (Public accounting experience preferred)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills, technical accounting proficiency, effective problem-solving skills and strong ability to interpret accounting information/reports
• Ability to work under pressure and cultivate and develop key relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required along with the ability to effectively interface with external contacts, internal management, and accounting and finance team
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems is preferred

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

Top MLB Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Company Contributed 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
• Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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