Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Sports & Entertainment) | The Greene Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company, located in Chicago, IL, requiring 5 days onsite. The company is headquartered in Chicago and is looking to expand its team. This newly created Staff Accountant position is an amazing opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to break into the sports world. This role is crucial for supporting the daily financial operations and contributing to the growth of a high-profile organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Chicago, IL

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager
• Mission: This person owns the daily execution of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and supports month-end close and 401(k) administration to ensure accurate financial records.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ADP, Excel, AI tools, HRIS

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable: Process and manage accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Accounts Receivable: Oversee accounts receivable activities, including client invoicing, collections follow-up, and precise cash application.
• Payroll & HRIS: Execute recurring payroll processing through ADP and assist with related reconciliations and HRIS tasks.
• 401(k) Administration: Administer day-to-day 401(k) tasks, including contribution processing, providing employee support, and maintaining accurate recordkeeping.
• Month-End Close Support: Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, performing bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; suitable for an early-career professional.
• Experience: At least one year of accounting experience, specifically with hands-on QuickBooks usage.
• Skills: Tech-savvy with strong Excel proficiency and comfort learning new tools, including AI. Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close fundamentals, along with being highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership.
• Bonus: Prior ADP or payroll processing experience; a background in sports, media, or agency settings.