Staff Accountant I

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers you will enjoy working with us!

The Atlanta Braves are seeking passionate driven individuals to join the Front Office of the longest continuously operating franchise in Major League Baseball. The Braves Front Office has innovative diverse individuals who share the passion of Braves baseball and are excited to uphold the highest standards of excellence while supporting The Battery Atlanta. As a Front Office employee you will be working with a first-of-its kind Major League Baseball park with a mixed-use development and community. Braves employees enjoy a fast-paced dynamic company culture focused on contributing to the community we work and live in.

Position Overview: General ledger accounting professional to manage accounting duties and day-to-day accounts receivable/revenue and accounts payable/expense functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Record customer payments by recording cash checks and credit card transactions.
Work closely with concessionaire accounts receivable department to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing.
Coding of supplier invoices from concessionaire within accounting software systems.
Prepare basic/standard journal entries including recurring journal entries and month end accruals.
Performs a three-way match of delivery receipts purchase orders and supplier invoices.
Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations.
Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Work closely with department leaders on their financial results.
Contributing to the development and review of process documentation and internal controls.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Follow proper internal audit guidelines.
Perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

BS or BBA in accounting or finance required.
CPA or CPA track not required but preferred.
Twelve to twenty-four months experience in a similar role.
Experience in US GAAP and SOX preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel VLOOKUPS pivot tables etc.).
Preferred working knowledge of Workday.
Ability to prioritize and manage expectations.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others in order to meet deadlines.

The Atlanta National League Baseball Club LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds perspectives and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application including making a change to the application process please contact our Human Resources team at

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Position Overview: General ledger accounting professional to manage accounting duties and day-to-day accounts receivable/revenue and accounts payable/expense functions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Record customer payments by recording cash checks and credit card transactions.
Work closely with concessionaire accounts receivable department to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing.
Coding of supplier invoices from concessionaire within accounting software systems.
Prepare basic/standard journal entries including recurring journal entries and month end accruals.
Performs a three-way match of delivery receipts purchase orders and supplier invoices.
Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations.
Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts.
Work closely with department leaders on their financial results.
Contributing to the development and review of process documentation and internal controls.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
Follow proper internal audit guidelines.
Perform other duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

BS or BBA in accounting or finance required.
CPA or CPA track not required but preferred.
Twelve to twenty-four months experience in a similar role.
Experience in US GAAP and SOX preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel VLOOKUPS pivot tables etc.).
Preferred working knowledge of Workday.
Ability to prioritize and manage expectations.
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others in order to meet deadlines.