Senior Accountant

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!

Company Overview: 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 our ballpark and entertainment experience. As a Front Office employee, you will be working with a first-of-its kind Major League Baseball park with a world-class 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: Experienced accounting professional, with recent public accounting experience, who will be responsible for coordinating and executing corporate financial reporting, Sarbanes Oxley, internal audit projects, technical accounting research and resolution, and other various projects.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide assistance in the preparation of the quarterly and annual reports on form 10-Q/K, review of quarterly/annual earnings release and manage the internal and external review of these documents
• Researching appropriate SEC reporting requirements for various situations
• Assist in coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors as well as implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements
• Provide leadership for Sarbanes Oxley reporting infrastructure, including formulation of internal controls and policies
• Support and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, provide US GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
• Assist in establishing, documenting, and maintaining various accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in coordinating and leading internal audit projects as deemed necessary
• Prepare monthly and quarterly close journal entries in areas such as leases and debt.
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Maintain regular communication with relevant business leaders
• Participate in process improvement and productivity projects to drive continuous improvement in the accounting functional area through documentation, cross-training and automation
  
  

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 3 years accounting experience
• Big 4 experience required
• BS or BBA in accounting and CPA required
• Strong experience in US GAAP, Financial Statement preparation, and SOX requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel skills
• Preferred working knowledge of Workday and Toppan Merril Bridge
• Ability to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex financial information
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and in collaboration with others, to meet deadlines, while managing numerous issues and projects simultaneously
• Perform proactively and be creative
• Ability to build relationships and work directly with various business leaders and groups
  
  

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 PeopleCapital@braves.com