Staff Accountant

Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet.

Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods;

collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform.

Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices.

We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans.

Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

The Fanatics Commerce Accounting team is looking for a collaborative accounting professional with the background and interpersonal skills needed to function optimally in a growth-enabling and fast-paced environment.

He or she will have the ability to assume ownership of various processes and tasks as provided, with a high-level attention to detail.

Individuals with strong organizational and the desire to learn and develop should apply.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Uses financial data to prepare and record general ledger journal entries.
• Prepares cash and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Analyzes the financial statements and provides concise explanations for variances.
• Research period over period variances in revenue, cost of sales, and expense and provides logical explanations for the fluctuations.
• Assists internal clients by providing relevant and concise information around account reconciliations, income statement analyses, and any other required information pertaining to the entity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of budgeting, cash management and financial analysis processes.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, practices and procedures.
• Skilled in analytical and statistical examination for complex problem solving.
• Ability to create spreadsheets and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prepare financial reports.
• Ability to understand financial information.
• Ability to work with entry-level and middle managers in analyzing financial situations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and consistently follow-up on tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, clients and public.

Things We Care About ·Your career growth, your ideas, your work-life balance, and your well-being.·Diversity and Inclusion·Our Company ·Providing outstanding Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow.

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For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.

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