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Senior Accountant
Major League Baseball (MLB) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This role is crucial for supporting the financial operations of the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball. If you have a strong accounting background and a passion for the sport, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with the preparation of journal entries for monthly accruals across various MLB entities.
- Support accounts payable processes and prepare related bank reconciliations.
- Manage accounts receivable activities, including generating invoices for international broadcast, baseball operations, and MLB Clubs.
- Assist with reconciliations of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.
- Support financial close processes at month-end and year-end.
- Assist with the monthly close process for all fixed asset ledgers.
Reporting & Audit:
- Prepare financial data analyses and reports monthly.
- Assist in the dissemination of information to auditors.
- Support the preparation of audited financial statements.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a 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 multitask and work in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical skills, technical accounting proficiency, effective problem-solving abilities, and a strong capacity to interpret accounting information and reports.
- Ability to work under pressure and cultivate key relationships.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with external contacts, internal management, and the accounting and finance team.
- Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems is preferred.
Salary Range:
$90,000-$115,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus
Your salary and compensation will depend on your experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors. MLB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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 is a historic professional sports league known for its culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. We empower our employees to succeed by fostering an environment where initiative, problem-solving, and teamwork are highly valued. If you are passionate about baseball and ready to contribute to its future, MLB is the place for you.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Accountant
- Financial Reporting
- General Accounting
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliations
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Close
- Audited Financial Statements
- CPA
How to Get Hired at Major League Baseball (MLB)
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of accounting experience, CPA (if applicable), and proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliations. Quantify achievements where possible.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your passion for baseball and MLB, and clearly state how your accounting skills align with the Senior Accountant role and MLB's culture.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with journal entries, AP/AR, financial closes, and audit support. Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Showcase your fit: Emphasize your teamwork, initiative, and ability to work under pressure, aligning with MLB's values of growth, teamwork, and professionalism.
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