Position Summary
The AMB Sports & Entertainment finance team is looking for a resourceful and independent full-time Senior Accountant who will report to the Finance Director. This position is responsible for full-cycle GAAP accounting for various sports related industry entities under AMB Sports & Entertainment, as well as assisting with annual budgets/forecasts/audits, and ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate is an over-communicator, asks great questions, is always willing to learn, and wants to continuously improve.
This position is based on-site at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta.
Role and Responsibilities
- Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP;
- Preparing journal entries, analyses, intercompany tie-outs, and account reconciliations;
- Preparing monthly management reporting packages;
- Performing ad-hoc internal reporting and analysis;
- Budget preparation, reporting and analysis;
- Gathering information for annual tax and audit PBC listing;
- Assisting in researching accounting treatment for complex transactions; and
- Meeting processing and reporting deadlines.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; 3+ years’ experience in accounting showing progressive assignments and responsibilities;
- Experience in full-cycle month end close and analysis. Must demonstrate ability to analyze financials and offer solutions to management;
- Solid understanding of GAAP;
- Demonstrated aptitude for financial systems, and interfaces; demonstrated ability to deliver financial system and reporting process improvements;
Preferred Skills
- Great Plains Dynamics software experience; Vena experience, Concur experience; budget preparation; and financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Strong analytical skills; thrives in a small team environment with moderate supervision; high regard for confidentiality and a positive attitude.
- Excellent oral and communication skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; high level of attention to detail; and flexibility to work extended hours.
