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 payable and expense functions.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare basic/standard journal entries, including recurring journal entries and month end accruals
- Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations
- Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts
- Work closely with multiple department leaders on their financial results
- Assist with analytical review of financial results and understand factors driving variances
- Coding of ad-hoc payments and supplier invoices within accounting software systems
- Review of expense reports and p-card transactions for accuracy and compliance with established company policies
- Three-way match of deliver receipts, purchase orders, and supplier invoices
- Vendor maintenance, including set-up and changes
- Monitoring and responding to suppliers and vendors via shared email inbox
- 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 timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Follow proper internal audit guidelines
- Provide support for annual external audits
- Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
- Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders
- Perform other duties as required
The ideal candidate will possess:
- BS or BBA in accounting required
- CPA or CPA track not required, but highly preferred
- Experience with Workday
- At least six to twelve months experience in a similar role
- Customer service orientation
- 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)
- 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 [email protected]
