Staff Accountant Jobs

DEPARTMENT: Accounting & Finance
REPORTS TO: Controller
STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
San Diego Padres Commitment:
The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.
We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.
If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge – we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.
Your role as a Staff Accountant:
The Staff Accountant is primarily responsible for managing the full accounts receivable process, corporate contracts, as well as maintaining corresponding general ledger accounts for both internal and external reporting.
All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Verifies contracts, customer activity and transactions
• Responsible for recording revenues derived from media, parking, and other sources
• Proactively communicates with customers regarding outstanding balances
• Reconciles payroll receivables and submits deduction schedule to the payroll department in a timely manner
• Manages corporate documents including contracts and leases
• Partners with internal departments to ensure professionalism and high customer service
• Analyzes general ledger accounts for completeness, discrepancies, and necessary adjustments
• Prepares third-party owners’ association budget and sends monthly financial reports to owners
• Prepares journal entries, accruals, general ledger imports, account schedules, and other related accounting tasks
• Tracks trade balances and ensures transactions are recorded at fair value
• Responsible for invoicing all receivables for the San Diego Padres, as well as for the Padres Foundation
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, MLB, and third-party reporting requirements
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Prepares and sends customer statements
• Exemplifying our Padres Core Values/Mission Statement: Communication and Collaboration, Progress and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, and Effort and Results, through building meaningful connections with a diverse fan base and serving as impactful leaders in the San Diego community
• Reconciles accounts and keeps management informed of the status of outstanding receivables through weekly status reports, or as requested

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:

• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc., and ability to learn and master new software programs
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and have reliable attendance
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines

You will be required to meet the following:

• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• Minimum 4-year bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent field
• Able to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, evenings, and overtime as needed
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and LOOKUP formulas

Pay and additional compensation:
Per the California pay transparency law, the base hourly range for this full-time position is $26.44 to $29.81 ($55,000 to $62,000 annualized). Eligible overtime, as applicable. As a candidate for this position, your pay and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position.
In addition to the base pay, the Padres believe in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match + automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, lunch provided weekly, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite fitness classes and experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the offseason and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.
The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.