Staff Accountant

Position overview:
The position will focus on assisting the Accounting Team Management with account analysis, monthly closing procedures, and monthly forecasting for the Philadelphia 76ers. This individual must be an independent thinker and assist the department in developing efficient accounting processes.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the below:

Accounts Payable

• Manage and analyze invoices and expense reports in web-based, document management platform for appropriate documentation and approval
• Review, research and reconcile departmental/vendor invoices as needed

General Ledger and Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end financial close process
• Bank reconciliations in accordance with the monthly close calendar
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis
• Prepare and input journal entries

Other Duties

• Assist with external audits, including various state tax, league and year-end audits
• Assist with processes which ensure accurate & timely financial reporting
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects on an as needed basis

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Accounting or related field.
• 1-2 years professional accounting experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products, specifically with strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Sage (MAS) or similar accounting software preferred
• Knowledge of Concur or similar web-based, document management platforms preferred
• Must be energetic and eager to learn with a team mindset
• Must be accurate and efficient, with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Must be a strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, extremely analytical and well organized
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Must maintain professionalism at all times and be comfortable and capable of working with all levels of management

Working conditions:

• Work Environment: This position is based in Camden, NJ.
• Travel Requirements: May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.

Our benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• Generous parental leave policies
• 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• ½ Day Summer Fridays
• Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
• On Site Fitness Rooms
• Other League & Partner Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.