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.

ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and GAAPPrepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliationsPerform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerManage and maintain fixed assets records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedulesAssist with month-end and year-end close processes.

Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysisContinuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automationCollaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignmentQualifications & SkillsBachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA Preferred)Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experienceStrong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworkAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)Able to work effectively under pressure from management deadlinesAble to pivot between competing priorities.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)Strong analytical skills and detail orientedEffective communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environmentSalary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + BonusAs a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors 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.

Top MLB Perks & BenefitsCompetitive Benefits PackageCompany 401K ContributionPaid Time Off and HolidaysPaid Parental LeaveAccess to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.

TVDiscounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.comEmployee Assistance Programs (EAP)Onsite/Online Training & Development ProgramsTuition ReimbursementDisability Benefits (short term and long term)Life and Accidental Death InsurancePet InsuranceWhy 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.

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