Senior Staff Accountant

Senior Staff Accountant

A professional basketball team and state-of-the-art arena / entertainment venue that specializes in creating memorable experiences for each guest we interact with. Some of our favorite things are live sports, concerts, comedy shows, family shows, and most any other world-class event you can think of, and we're looking for someone who shares the same interests. We live for the fast-paced world of sports & live entertainment, and as such, we work hard, run fast, execute flawlessly, and party it up when it all comes together. Lastly, we strive to deliver wonderful experiences that create lasting memories, and we prefer to surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do.

An enthusiastic lover of sports, live entertainment, and people. You have true passion for engaging in meaningful interactions and creating memorable experiences for all guests. You strive to be helpful, engaging, and knowledgeable of all things Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena. You enjoy being a part of an exciting and dynamic group, and you're committed to continuously enhancing the productivity and effectiveness of your team. Lastly, you enjoy working hard and celebrating hard, and you'd be shocked if guests weren't positively impacted by their interactions with you.

The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena are seeking a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting department. This role is a vital member of the team responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and dependable financial data in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role encompasses a variety of accounting and administrative responsibilities, particularly in revenue recognition, event-related revenue and expenses, and financial statement reporting support that informs data-driven decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate embraces collaboration, with strong analytical skills and a passion to be the best at what they do.

Key Responsibilities

Monthly Journal Entries

Participates in month-end close activities, including the preparation of complex journal entries, cash settlements, and reconciliations associated with arena revenue and expenses. Monitors and records monthly debt interest accruals to ensure timely and accurate recognition of interest expense in line with GAAP and internal policies. Performs monthly profit and loss variance analysis, recommending appropriate accruals and adjustments as needed.

Interdepartmental Collaboration

Partners with sales teams to assess the accounting impact of complex, multi-element contracts. Analyzes revenue and balance sheets to verify results and investigate discrepancies with internal teams. Ensures adherence to US GAAP and internal control policies and procedures, and suggests updates when necessary. Processes a low volume of accounts payable invoices.

Audit Support

Supports the preparation of both internal and external financial statements, including related debt compliance ratios. Assists with annual and league audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit inquiries. Provides support in gathering and organizing information required for the preparation of tax returns.

Problem Solving

Serve as first point of contact for accounting system issues across NetSuite, and other applications that impact day to day work. Investigate and resolve integration issues including data sync failures, API errors, and transactional discrepancies. Participates in driving, creating, and implementing new processes, and works to identify and implement improvements in accounting procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including complex revenue recognition, full general ledger responsibility in sports, entertainment, or related industry. Solid understanding of US GAAP and revenue recognition standards. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills. Ability to manage deadlines and adapt in a fast-changing, high-volume environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to responsibilities. Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to interpret financial data and trends to support data-driven decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CPA eligible candidate is strongly preferred. Experience with NetSuite and Archtics is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.