Accounting Associate (Sports)

The Greene Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greene Group in Chicago is seeking an Accounting Associate to join our growing sports and entertainment team. This newly created role is ideal for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to build experience in private equity-backed operations.

You will handle AP/AR, payroll through ADP, 401(k) admin, month-end close, and audits, using Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite and advanced Excel. AI tools will streamline routines; cross-functional collaboration with the Accounting Manager is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1+ years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new tools, including AI.
• ADP or payroll processing experience a plus.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and vendor relationships.
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application.
• Process recurring payroll through ADP and support related reconciliations and HRIS tasks.
• Handle day-to-day 401(k) administration, including contributions, employee support, and record keeping.
• Support the accrual-based month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assist with annual audit requests, schedules, and documentation.
• Leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve vendor, billing, and payment issues.
• Take on special projects and grow responsibilities as the finance team builds out.

Skills

Excel skills

Tech-savvy / AI

Attention to detail

GAAP knowledge

Payroll processing (ADP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Excel

ADP

Job description

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company headquartered in Chicago, looking for an Accounting Associate to join the team. This is a newly created role and an amazing opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to break into the sports world and grow with a high-profile organization.

Offices in Chicago - near the Bean | 5 days onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and vendor relationships
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application
• Process recurring payroll through ADP and support related reconciliations and HRIS tasks
• Handle day-to-day 401(k) administration, including contributions, employee support, and record keeping
• Support the accrual-based month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in Microsoft Dynamics
• Assist with annual audit requests, schedules, and documentation
• Leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve vendor, billing, and payment issues
• Take on special projects and grow responsibilities as the finance team builds out

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Hands-on Microsoft Dynamics or NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new tools, including AI
• ADP or payroll processing experience a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and month-end close fundamentals
• Background in sports, media, or agency settings a plus, but not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership