Key member of the General Accounting group responsible for account reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, 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.       

• Responsible for month-end close and account variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly journal entries (Payroll, Fixed Assets, Prepaid Expenses).
• Assist with year-end audit, prepare supporting documentation, and address auditors' questions.
• Assist with process documentation for new system implementation.
• Approve invoices (high volume) daily and work with the Accounts Payable department to ensure proper coding.
• Maintain master coding in General Ledger.
• Update monthly account schedules and ensure records are up to date. 
• Prepare daily cash analysis.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to build efficiencies. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA Preferred)
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills
• Able to work effectively under pressures of management deadlines
• Ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must have strong Excel skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Self-starter, detail-oriented and a team player
• Able to work effectively under pressures of management deadlines

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.

MLB’s vision is to be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy and a desired destination for employment. With a belief that the journey to growth and greatness is ongoing, MLB gives employees the opportunity to continue learning and honing their skills with programs such as: tuition reimbursement; mentorship programs; lunch and learns; online course subscriptions; paid industry certifications; business resource groups; and more.

MLB provides its employees with exceptional medical, dental, and vision coverage. Premiums are 100% employer covered to help employees focus on being their best!

Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!

Major League Baseball is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000.

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (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. MLB offers employees a full range of best in class benefits with no employee contributions towards medical, dental, and vision coverage premiums, as well as incentive and recognition programs, life insurance and automatic employer 401k contributions. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended from time to time.