Staff Accountant essential functions include, but are not limited to, assisting with the preparation of journal entries, generating invoices, preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations, and assisting with various financial reporting requirements. The Staff Accountant is also responsible for other accounting, financial and administrative tasks.

Departmental Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Prepare journal entry support
• Assist various MLB entities with accounts payable and prepare related bank reconciliations
• Assist with day to day accounts receivable activities including drafting bills for international broadcast, publishing and productions
• Assist with reconciliations of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts
• Assist with the financial close within the accounting system
• Collect data from various foreign offices

Reporting & Audit

• Prepare analyses and reporting of financial data at the end of each month
• Assist with the dissemination of information to the auditors
• Assist with preparation of the audited financial statements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field is required
• Experience in a related finance and accounting role is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Strong analytical skills, technical accounting proficiency, effective problem-solving skills and strong ability to interpret accounting information/reports
• Ability to work under pressure and cultivate and develop key relationships
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required along with the ability to effectively interface with external contacts, internal management, and accounting and finance team
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems is preferred

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 opportunity, collaboration, and professionalism. The professionals who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify and solve problems, put the team first, and work collaboratively. For those who are ready to join the "Major Leagues" of their careers, MLB takes the same approach as they do with their players: striving to empower their own "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 ready to step up to the plate and continue transforming 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!

Per the NYC pay transparency law, the hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $100,000.

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.