4 months ago
Accounting Manager
Chicago, Illinois - Office
Full-time
Mid Level
Accounting Manager
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Description
- The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the accounting department functions with a focus on ensuring timely and accurate financial information.
- This position will report to the Executive Director, Controller.
- Responsibilities include understanding financial reporting and general ledger structure, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end close processes, performing account reconciliations, managing revenue contracts and invoicing, initiating electronic payments, preparing reports for the NBA, reviewing game settlements, coordinating tax reporting, assisting with audits, and fostering process improvements.
- Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, 7+ years of experience, familiarity with public accounting and private industry, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and NetSuite, and a strong work ethic.
- Compensation includes a salary range of $90,000 – $110,000 annually plus discretionary bonus.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting-related experience
- Experience with financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes
- Experience with account reconciliations and financial audits
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and NetSuite ERP
- Ability to analyze high volumes of data and identify trends
- Experience in sports industry or media sectors is a plus
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Benefits
- Low premiums for healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 100% paid premium for basic employee life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match plus annual discretionary contribution
- Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care as well as commuter benefits
- Paid time-off including vacation, sick, holiday, days of significance, and parental leave
- Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
- Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (if working games / events)
- Pet Insurance