Associate, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting (External Agency Staff)

The National Football League; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Football League is seeking an Associate, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting (External Agency Staff) in New York, NY. This role supports day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to technical accounting standards.

You will assist with journal entries, reconciliations, and close activities, collaborating with management to maintain internal controls and deliver high-quality financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting or technical accounting.
• Foundational understanding of GAAP/IFRS and external financial reporting processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with researching and planning the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International accounting conclusions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and support audit requests.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and internal management reports.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS).
• Work with the Manager of Technical Accounting and Compliance to build and monitor internal control program.
• Maintain documentation for accounting policies, reconciliations, and technical accounting memos.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Associate, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting (External Agency Staff)

New York, New York, United States

The Associate, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting supports day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting processing, adherence to technical accounting standards, and timely close activities. This role assists with journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. The Associate collaborates with management to maintain internal controls and deliver consistent, high-quality financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assists with researching and planning the implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
• Collaborate with the team to establish accounting memos supporting US and International accounting conclusions and coordinate with external auditors to ensure conclusions are appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports and play a support role in audit requests
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and internal management reports
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS), implementing best practices to test and monitor those controls.
• Work closely with Manager of Technical Accounting and Compliance to build and monitor internal control program.
• Assist with maintaining documentation for accounting policies, reconciliations, and technical accounting memos.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting or technical accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Foundational understanding of GAAP/IFRS and external financial reporting processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to learning.
• Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.

Terms / Expected Hours of Work

This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL’s third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency.

Salary / Pay Range

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

$30 - $45 USD

Benefits Information
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS

At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence.
• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude
• Embracegrit,free from ego orentitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence
• Eager learner, driven by passion rather than justambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Data Collection

In order to comply with certain governmental record keeping and reporting requirements, the National Football League invites our candidates to self-identify their race, ethnicity and gender, and it also requests that candidates indicate whether or not they are a veteran. The submission of this information is voluntary and candidates can elect to not disclose this information. This information will not be used to make any employment related decisions. The information provided will be used in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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