What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at AC Grand Rapids?
AC Grand Rapids is an MLS NEXT Pro expansion club set to launch in 2027. As a new pillar in the West Michigan sports landscape, the club is committed to building a best-in-class sporting and entertainment organization that reflects the pride, passion, and values of the Grand Rapids community. We are building an innovative and community-driven club that wins on and off the pitch.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will own all aspects of the accounting and general ledger of the organization. This role is responsible for the full cycle accounting of the organization, month end close processes, quarterly and annual compliance, annual budgeting, and providing insights to support data driven decision-making. Thus, the ideal candidate is a proactive strategic thinker that is well-versed, confident, and comfortable with balance sheet reconciliations, internal controls, and compliance. This person thrives in dynamic, fast paced environments with an eye for process change and operational structure improvement.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze and reconcile general ledgers for domestic entities.
- Prepare and upload journal entries.
- Provide support in maintaining fixed asset roll forward schedules and accounting for acquisitions, capitalization, changes in useful lives, dispositions, impairments, etc.
- Own accounts payable process.
- Manage e-commerce revenue recognition and inventory valuations.
- Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Assist with assessment of internal control evaluations and provide insight to management about areas of risk.
- Support the annual budget process by providing well-reasoned, in-depth variance analyses.
- Assist in preparation of MLS NEXT Pro related reporting, such as post-game reporting and annual league financial reporting.
- Prepare tax-related filings.
- Assist with ad-hoc requests.
- Ensures that all ticket and sponsorship revenue is properly recognized in accordance with applicable accounting standards and that deferred revenue balances are accurately maintained and reported.
- Ensure that all accruals have been properly assessed for cut-off and are recorded
- Identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to streamlining accounting operations.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- At least three years in an accounting related role, public, or corporate accounting experience is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or related field required
- Solid understanding of generally accepted account principles (GAAP), month-end close process, basic tax compliance, internal controls, and variance analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically intermediate knowledge of Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to build positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Self-starter, self-motivated, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with an eye for process and structure improvement.
- Comfortable and flexible working both in a team environment and independently autonomously with little guidance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Shopify and accounting software comparable to Sage 50 or Quickbooks Desktop.
- Experience with Michigan tax filings