General Accountant: Close, Budgets & Reporting

Detroit Red Wings; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Red Wings is seeking a General Accountant to provide broad accounting support, including cash applications, AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end close. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of experience; familiarity with Great Plains is a plus; strong integrity, attention to detail, and analytical skills are essential.

You will assist in budgeting, audits, and bank/vendor reconciliations while supporting cross-functional finance processes in a sports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–4 years related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Audit expense reports for accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Post journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Support month-end close and budgeting processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts and vendor statements.
• Assist in financial reporting and variance analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Detroit Red Wings is seeking a General Accountant to provide broad accounting support, including cash applications, AP/AR, journal entries, and month-end close. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 2-4 years of experience; familiarity with Great Plains is a plus; strong integrity, attention to detail, and analytical skills are essential.

You will assist in budgeting, audits, and bank/vendor reconciliations while supporting cross-functional finance processes in a sports and