Senior Sports Accountant

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Company Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K/Employer Match

Job summary

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Senior Sports Accountant to join the Denver-based accounting team supporting the Nuggets and Avalanche. This salaried, exempt role focuses on month-end close, posting and reconciling financial data to deliver timely statements.

You will review GAAP compliance, prepare reports, perform journal entries, analyze variances, and assist with audits. Strong Excel and Dynamics experience preferred; CPA or CPA-track a plus; 2–4+ years in accounting required.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years accounting experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts, ledgers and reporting to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare or review month-end reports and reconcile balance sheets.
• Conduct monthly reviews with department heads and adjust statements.
• Prepare journal entries to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Analyze and interpret financial data; resolve variances.
• Support annual audits and league/entitiy reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried– Exempt

Application Deadline: 11/18/2026

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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 Sports Accountant is an integral part of the Accounting team for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche. This role 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 complete reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts in support of the monthly financial statements for assigned teams.
• Conduct reviews with Nuggets and Avalanche department heads monthly to review financial statements and make any necessary adjustments.
• 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
  • 2-4+ 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 is 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.
• 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
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K/Employer Match

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.