Fenway Sports Group Staff Accountant – Part-Time

Boston Red Sox; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The Boston Red Sox are seeking a part-time Staff Accountant to manage the full-cycle accounts payable process for corporate entities, ensuring timely vendor invoices, reimbursements, and payments. You will work closely with the Finance & Accounting team on month-end close and cash accounting activities.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, accuracy in GL coding, and collaboration with internal departments. Previous experience with NetSuite or Esker is a plus; the position pays $30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience (part-time).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and AP system experience (NetSuite and Esker preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, with proper GL coding and approvals.
• Match invoices to receiving docs and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal teams.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ad hoc wire payments.
• Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9s, and ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies professionally.
• Reconcile AP subledger to GL monthly.
• Review employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for monthly close (cash focus).
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to Finance leadership.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Esker

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Accountant – Part-Time will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process for the corporate Fenway Sports Group entities, ensuring vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments are processed accurately and on time. The role also supports core accounting functions — including recording cash transactions in the general ledger for month-end close — working closely with the corporate Finance & Accounting team as well as the accounts payable + receivable functions of Fenway Sports Group's affiliated entities.

The hourly rate for this role is $30.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper GL coding, approvals, and adherence to company policy.
• Match invoices to receiving documentation and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ad hoc wire payments.
• Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9s, and ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies professionally and promptly.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, with an emphasis on cash accounts.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by Finance leadership.

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and AP system experience (e.g., NetSuite and Esker preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

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Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.