[MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL] Senior Accountant

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be a key member of the General Accounting team responsible for account reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, daily cash files, bank reconciliations, approval of invoices, and general ledger analysis.    

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.

  • Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis

  • Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automation

  • Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

  • Manage and maintain fixed assets records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules

  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and GAAP

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Able to pivot between competing priorities.

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA Preferred)

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control framework

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)

  • Able to work effectively under pressure from management deadlines

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus

Role is based in New York.

Jaia Thomas