Staff Accountant

Position Summary

We are hiring for a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team at the Atlanta Falcons. This individual would report to the Director of Finance and assist in the day-to-day and month-end accounting for the football club. Additionally, s/he will assist in the completion of the Company's annual audits and on various special projects. S/he will provide strategic support to the finance team and management including process documentation, controls implementation, treasury management, and other requested projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ownership of treasury functions related to the business, including bank reconciliations, deposits, and check distributions

• Assist in the preparation of monthly account reconciliations

• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining relevant records and files

• Assist with Sponsorship invoicing and tracking Sponsorship Deliverables for the year

• Provide support for NFL and other required annual and periodic financial audits and reports

• Collaborate with various departments to manage their budgets throughout the year

• Complete ad hoc analysis and other projects as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Experience with sports/entertainment accounting and reporting a plus

• Great Plains, Concur, and Adaptive experience a plus

Required Skills

• Use of good judgment, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style

• Demonstrate high integrity, tact, and a positive attitude

• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills

• Knowledge of financial reporting and presentation, finance, budgeting, and cost control principles

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections

• Proficiency in decision making, analysis and entrepreneurial strategic thinking

• Demonstrate ability to be value-added business partner with peers and senior executives

• Strong Excel skills and Windows-based finance system knowledge

• Proven ability to concurrently perform multiple assignments and manage projects on strict deadlines under pressure

• Must be able to maintain confidential information

• Maintain flexibility in work schedule to support events as needed