Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be a key member of the General Accounting team responsible for account reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, daily cash files, bank reconciliations, approval of invoices, and general ledger analysis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and GAAP
- Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Manage and maintain fixed assets records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
- Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis
- Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA Preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control framework
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
- Able to work effectively under pressure from management deadlines
- Able to pivot between competing priorities.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
- Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.
Top MLB Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Company 401K Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
- Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Pet Insurance
Why MLB?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- CPA
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control framework
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and pivot between competing priorities
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
What We Do
MLB is in the business of producing and showcasing human performance. Our core product consists of those who are the best at what they do. And for that we have a responsibility to provide the highest quality product that we can, at every level. Our fans and our communities deserve nothing less.
Why Work With Us
For those who are ready to join the Major Leagues of their careers, we take the same approach that we do with our players. We strive to engineer experiences that empower our own “workforce athletes” to be at their best. Step up to the plate and let's build the next chapter of Major League Baseball, together.
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