Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant (Entertainment) | The Greene Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at The Greene Group, located in Chicago, requiring 5 days onsite. Our client is a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company, actively seeking a Staff Accountant to join their expanding team. This newly created position presents an exceptional opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to enter the dynamic sports and entertainment industry. This role is crucial for supporting the finance team’s operational needs and offers a clear path for professional growth within a high-profile organization.

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

• Team: Reports to the Accounting Manager, collaborates with cross-functional teams.
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping, manage core accounting functions, and support the scalable growth and efficiency of the finance department.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks, ADP, Excel, AI tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Process accounts payable, including precise invoice entry, proper coding, timely vendor payments, and fostering positive vendor relationships.
• Accounts Receivable Management: Oversee all aspects of accounts receivable, including generating invoices, diligently following up on collections, and accurately applying cash receipts.
• Payroll and Benefits Administration: Process recurring payroll through ADP and manage day-to-day 401(k) administration tasks, including contributions, employee support, and recordkeeping.
• Month-End Close Support: Actively support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, calculating accruals, and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Systems and Audit Assistance: Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in QuickBooks, assist with annual audit requests and schedules, and leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required for this early-career role.
• Experience: A minimum of 1 year of accounting experience is essential, with demonstrated hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills are critical, along with a tech-savvy mindset and comfort in learning new tools, including AI. Candidates must possess a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fundamental month-end close processes. The role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Bonus: Prior experience in sports, media, or agency settings, or direct experience with ADP or other payroll processing systems.