Senior Sports Accountant

Ball Arena; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSAs

401K match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) in Denver, CO, seeks a Senior Sports Accountant to join the Executive/Admin team. You will support month-end close, post and verify financial transactions, and provide a first-level analysis of financial statements.

The role requires 1–3 years of accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a CPA or CPA-track is a plus. This is a full-time, exempt position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of demonstrated accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• CPA or CPA-track a plus; degree in accounting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Prepare or review month-end reports and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Complete journal entries for timely financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and interpret variances.
• Coordinate information across multiple systems and entities.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Accounting degree

CPA or CPA-track

Public accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Sports Accountant

Department: Executive/Admin

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: Controller, Sports Finance

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Application Deadline: 10/07/26

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.

Nature of Work:

The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the Accounting team and helps to ensure that the month-end close process is as efficient and effective as possible. This position is responsible for calculating, posting, verifying, and recording of financial transactions necessary to produce timely and accurate financial statements. Additionally, this position will provide a first-level analytical review and summary of the financial statements.

Examples of work performed:

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and any external reporting requirements.
• Prepare or review month-end reports to accompany monthly financial statements and completes or reviews reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts in support of the monthly financial statements for selected companies.
• Complete journal entries necessary to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Analysis and interpretation of financial data.
• Research and resolve any identified variances.
• AD Hoc system reporting and journal entry uploads.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of required league reports.
• Support the preparation of annual audits for selected companies.
• Coordination of information between multiple systems across multiple entities.
• Effectively communicate findings and corrective actions with staff and management.
• Project work as assigned.

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions
• Lift 50 lbs. daily
• Work in extreme weather conditions

Qualifications:

• Minimum
• 1-3 years of demonstrated accounting experience
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office software programs, with advanced Excel skills.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Preferred
• CPA or CPA-track a plus.
• Degree in accounting strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics a plus.Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated accounting and finance knowledge and experience.
• Excellent systems aptitude and strong analytical skills.
• Excel at problem solving and detail oriented.
• General ledger knowledge and financial analysis skills a must.
• Excels in a time-sensitive, deadline driven environment with the ability to prioritize and keep a positive attitude.
• High detail orientation and problem-solving skills required.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate successfully with people at many levels within the company.

Compensation:

• Base salary range $70,000-$85,000 per annum

Benefits Include:

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K/Employer Match

Applications must be received by: 10/07/26

Equal Employment Opportunity Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.