Staff Accountant - Braves Development

Position: Staff Accountant I - Braves Development Company
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!

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 The Battery Atlanta. As a Front Office employee, you will be working with a first-of-its-kind Major League Baseball Park with a 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:

Accounting professional who will be responsible for fundamental accounting duties of the real estate entities associated with Braves Development Co., LLC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

* Perform accounting duties related to month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring strict compliance with company and regulatory standards.

* Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting schedules.

* Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of financial reports and schedules to meet specified monthly and year-end closing deadlines.

* Verify and set up new vendors.

* Ensure proper coding and approval of accounts payable invoices.

* Prepare invoices for tenants and association members and aid with tenant correspondence.

* Post Tenant cash receipts, reviewing ledgers for accuracy.

* Bill monthly recurring charges and adjustments.

* Perform daily/monthly bank reconciliations on multiple accounts.

* Follow proper internal audit guidelines and control documentation.

* Provide support for annual external audits.

* Participates and is active in continuous improvement initiatives.

* Actively supports and contributes to the department's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

* Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders.

The ideal candidate will possess:

* 2-3+ years of accounting experience

* BS or BBA in accounting required

* Experience in US GAAP and SOX required

* Real estate industry experience preferred

* CPA is preferred

* Yardi experience is highly preferred

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

* Attention to detail and accuracy

* Advance Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel)

* Ability to work under pressure, independently and in collaboration with others, to meet deadlines

* Strong analytical skills

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.

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