Senior Accountant

Hbse; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA

PreTax Transportation Benefit

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

13 Paid Holidays

Discounted Tickets

Job summary

Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our organization. The role focuses on maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, preparing financial analyses, completing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end and year-end closes while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is an independent thinker who can help develop efficient accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software preferred.
• Knowledge of Concur or similar web-based document platforms preferred.
• Must be energetic, team-oriented, accurate, and deadline-driven.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly journal entries for multiple entities.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial statements and account fluctuations.
• Coordinate with revenue teams on revenue recognition and related accounts.
• Assist with audits and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.

Skills

Excel skills

Office suite

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics SL

Concur

Job description

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 INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:

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, butattendance 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.