Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, located in Newark, NJ. The company owns and operates a portfolio of major sports and entertainment properties, including the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Prudential Center. This Staff Accountant position is crucial for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, focusing on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger responsibilities. The individual will contribute to developing efficient accounting processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting for these key properties.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Newark, NJ
• Pay: $60000–$70000 yearly
• Team: Supports the accounting functions for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center through managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger duties.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon), Concur, Microsoft Office products (specifically Excel)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Review, research, and reconcile vendor invoices as needed, record daily and weekly ticket sales, post various payments, create miscellaneous invoices, and manage accounts receivable aging and collections.
• General Ledger: Prepare and input journal entries, support month-end and year-end financial close processes, and prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis.
• Financial Analysis & Support: Serve as a liaison for departments, reviewing monthly financial results against budget and providing guidance and support to reforecast expenses, while managing and analyzing departmental invoices and expense reports.
• Audit Assistance: Assist with external audits, including various state tax, league, and year-end audits.
• Process Improvement: Assist with processes designed to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and contribute to developing efficient accounting processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office products, specifically with strong Excel skills.
• Skills: Strategic and critical thinking, analytical, organized, effective written and verbal communication, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, and professionalism.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software; knowledge of Concur or similar web-based, document management platforms; energetic, eager to learn, and a team mindset.