Accounting Assistant

Detroit Pistons; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. As an Accounting Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting our Finance and Accounting teams. This position involves managing accounts receivable, assisting with audits, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impact both on and off the court. Be part of a mission-driven team that values collaboration and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Accounting experience preferred with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Accountant with audits and general accounting tasks.
• Manage accounts receivable including invoicing and collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Summary

Here at the Detroit Pistons, we are focused on equality for all. We work collaboratively to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that celebrates our differences while driving innovation and equity. Creating impactful experiences on and off the court is what we do - and ensuring that everyone has a voice is how we do it.

As the Accounting Assistant, you will serve as a part of the Finance and Accounting departments. This role will support the Senior Accountant with audits and general accounting support and Cash Management Lead with application of cash receipts, invoicing, and collections.

Are you interested in joining a team of go-getters dedicated to serving and uplifting the community? Join the Detroit Pistons team and our mission.

What you’ll be doing:

Accounts Receivable:

1. Application of cash receipts, invoicing, and collections.
2. Processing incoming mail.
3. Collections follow up.
4. Weekly aging reports for internal review.
5. A/R and bad debt account analysis and reconciliation.
6. Monthly account reconciliations.
7. Monthly trade report reconciliation.
8. Monthly corporate credit card account reconciliation.

Accounting:

1. Daily loading and reconciliation of box office detail.
2. Assist with month end closing, including balance sheet account reconciliations.
3. Preparing audit documents for NBA specific audits and annual GAAP financial statement audits.
4. Excel based schedules and analysis to support month end close.
5. Other accounting and finance tasks as needs emerge.

What we’re looking for:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
2. Accounting experience preferred.
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel.
5. Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.
6. Tact and patience in a fast-paced environment, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make quick decisions.
7. Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and critical thinking skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.