Senior Accountant at Major League Baseball (MLB)

• Job Location New York, NY
• Seniority Mid-Senior Level
• Type Full-time

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Description

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.