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 Trainee Program is designed for applicants who are interested in beginning a career in professional sports. Trainees will work full-time from January 2025 through November 2025. Applicants are encouraged to visit braves.com/trainee for more information prior to applying.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Accounting Accounts Payable and Receivable Trainee will primarily support the Assistant Controller, Baseball, by assisting in processing invoices and expense reports, three-way match, customer contracts, customer invoicing, customer billing, month-end reporting and controls, and participating in accounting process improvement projects. This position will have a unique opportunity to work with many departments within the baseball organization to understand their financial drivers and learn the operations of the department.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Accounts Payable Day-to-Day Tasks
- Research and answer vendor, employee and department questions regarding status of accounts and payments
- Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices, check requests, and expense reports in accordance with Braves policies and procedures
- Support Retail accountant with inventory invoice and voucher matching
- Ad hoc requests, including process improvement projects
Accounts Receivable Day-to-Day Tasks
- Research and answer customer, employee and department questions regarding status of accounts, invoicing, and receivables
- Enter credit card transactions
- Process new and amended contracts, creating billing schedules, invoices, and revenue recognition schedules
- Ad hoc requests, including process improvement projects
TRAINEE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:
- College graduate, Bachelor's or Master's, with a GPA of at least 3.0 at graduation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and relate well with individuals of diverse backgrounds and within all levels of the company
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Customer service oriented
- Excellent executive presence
- Must complete a background check
ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 4-year degree with concentration in accounting
- Sports industry experience a plus, not required
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Good communication and personal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Ability to analyze and solve business problems
- Basic working knowledge of GAAP
- Strong analytical skills
- Workday Financials system knowledge a plus
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 [email protected]
