Senior Accountant

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HBSE's Prudential Center and New Jersey Devils seek a Senior Accountant to maintain GL integrity, analyze finances, and support close activities. You will ensure internal controls and collaborate on efficient accounting processes within a dynamic sports & entertainment environment.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, revenue-related entries, and ad-hoc analyses. A Bachelor’s in Accounting and strong Excel/Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience with accounting software; Dynamics SL (Solomon) preferred.
• Experience with Concur or similar platforms preferred.
• Energetic, team-oriented, accurate, and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries for multiple entities.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with revenue recognition entries and related accounts.
• Analyze financial statements and variances; assist budgeting/reforecasting.
• Coordinate with departments on expenses and documentation.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Team mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon)

Concur

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets and a variety of other sports and entertainment properties. Led by some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, HBSE positions itself as a pioneering and innovative global sports and entertainment business enterprise. We also strive to positively impact the local communities in which we live, work and play through the powerful platform of sports. HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth and a quest to excel in everything we do.

PORTFOLIO HIGHLIGHTS

As part of its portfolio, Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. annually hosts more than 200 games, concerts, family shows and special events and is a top-5 ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. HBSE also owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, one of the most storied franchises in American sports, having won three championships led by some of the most iconic athletes in NBA history.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

At HBSE, we are dedicated to hiring the best talent from the communities where we live, work and play - across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils are seeking a Senior Accountant to join and grow within our organization. The position will focus on maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, completing account reconciliations, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. The individual must be an independent thinker and assist the department in developing efficient accounting processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Ledger and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries for multiple entities
• Support month-end and year-end financial close process
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Support revenue streams by partnering with revenue departments, preparing monthly revenue recognition entries and maintaining and reconciling related accounts
• Analyze financial statements and account fluctuations
• Manage and analyze departmental invoices and expense reports in accounts payable software for appropriate documentation and budget allocation
• Serve as liaison for departments, reviewing monthly financial results against budget and providing guidance and support to reforecast expenses

Other Duties

• Assist with external audits, including various state tax, league and year-end audits
• Assist with processes which ensure accurate & timely financial reporting
• Ad-hoc analysis and projects on an as needed basis

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Accounting or related field
• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products, specifically with strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software preferred
• Knowledge of Concur or similar web-based, document management platforms preferred
• Must be energetic and eager to learn with a team mindset
• Must be accurate and efficient, with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Must be a strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, extremely analytical and well organized
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Must maintain professionalism at all times and be comfortable and capable of working with all levels of management

WORKING CONDITIONS

Travel Requirements: May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.

• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment: This position generally requires that work be performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils or Philadelphia 76ers offices, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $85,000 and $95,000/year. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position will be an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The benefits package for the position may include the following; subject to the terms of the then-in-effect Company policies, plan documents and other eligibility criteria:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pretax Transportation Benefit
• Generous Parental Leave policies
• 401K (with a company match after 1 year of service)
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• 13 Paid Holidays
• ½ Day Summer Fridays
• Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
• On Site Fitness Rooms
• Other League & Partner Discounts

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.