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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Department: Administration

Reporting to: Managing Director, Jackie Robinson Training Complex

MAJOR PURPOSE:

The Staff Accountant for the Jackie Robinson Training Complex (JRTC) performs essential finance and accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, preparing journal entries, maintaining general ledger reconciliations, and cash management. The Staff Accountant is responsible for all accounting activities and reporting at the JRTC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately review, code and process vendor invoices and mail checks.
• Prepare monthly revenue report for tax filings.
• Assist Managing Director with regular financial forecasting and annual budget preparation.
• Support payroll administration regularly through tasks such as creating tips reports, processing 401k funding, processing HSA funding, and entering payroll journal entries into the financial system.
• Prepare documentation for auditors as needed.
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable and other functions.
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Oversee cash management at the JRTC, including daily administration and reconciliation of banks (concessions, merchandise, gate and hotel) and petty cash.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including invoicing, aging reports and follow-up on past due balances.
• Maintain accurate records of and oversee depreciation schedule for fixed assets.
• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis.
• Develop, implement and oversee proper cash handling and reporting procedures to minimize opportunities for theft and help the Managing Director hold staff accountable.
• Make regular bank deposits and reconcile bank account.
• Ensure accurate accounting processes and records are maintained and financial audits are conducted of other software systems in use at the facility such as the property management system and point-of-sale system.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Monitor cash flow and provide cash flow analysis for Managing Director.
• Provide guidance to other staff members to ensure accurate and timely billing is exercised for all clients.
• Serve as a liaison to the Major League Baseball (MLB) Finance, Accounting, and Payroll staff, performing any duties assigned by them and ensuring compliance with MLB policies and procedures.
• Report, analyze, interpret, and reconcile monthly financial data.
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis to assist in business decisions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to influence others and interface with external contacts, internal management, and accounting and finance team.
• Ability to use typical office equipment.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Qualitative abilities including strong analytical skills and forecasting skills, technical proficiency, effective problem-solving skills and strong ability to interpret statistical and accounting information/reports.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Ability to present financial information effectively.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field is required; MBA is preferred.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems; experience with QuickBooks and Oracle strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related finance and accounting role is required.
• High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.