Sr. Staff Accountant

Diamond Sports Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading sports network as a Senior Staff Accountant. This exciting role involves managing cash reporting, booking revenue, and preparing monthly financial statements. You'll collaborate with finance professionals to ensure compliance and efficiency in accounting processes. With a commitment to employee wellness and competitive benefits, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while contributing to a transformative sports platform. If you're detail-oriented and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program incentives

401K with up to 4% match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience required.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cash reporting and reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly close adjustments and variance analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.

Skills

Accounting experience

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Our roster has an opening with your name on it!

FanDuel Sports Network's mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, that provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.

The Position :

FanDuel Sports Network is seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Accountant to work in the General Accounting group. Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting, this position will work extensively with members of the Finance and Accounting groups to book adjustments related to general, rights and production accounting. A successful candidate will be able to work independently, strive to resolve issues and complete tasks without supervision. Additionally, the Senior Staff Accountant will maintain rights schedules and perform monthly variance analyses on the assigned networks. To be successful in the role, you must be able to handle a large volume of tasks and possess the ability to prioritize and work closely with business units to complete assigned responsibilities.

The Game Plan: What you'll do

1. Responsible for cash reporting and reconciliation of cash related items to the GL.
2. Assist in the daily and monthly reporting requirements related to the AR facility.
3. Responsible for booking revenue and related journal entries for month-end close for all sports networks.
4. Prepare monthly close adjustments including, but not limited to, balance sheet reclassifications and revenue recognition.
5. Prepare adjusting entries in a timely manner.
6. Interact directly with the Finance group to obtain proposed journal entries, resolve unusual items or discrepancies / reclassifications.
7. Prepare monthly variance analysis which will be provided to management.
8. Reconcile rights payments.
9. Responsible for the preparation of bank reconciliations and the investigation and clearing of reconciling items.
10. Play an active role in implementing process improvements and internal controls testing to ensure compliance with company policy and SOX.
11. Assist with internal and external audit requests.
12. Ensure completion of quarterly reporting schedules.
13. Prepare monthly cash flows in a timely manner, ensuring all deadlines are met.
14. Handle ad hoc reporting, analysis, and other projects as needed.

The Stats: What to bring

• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• Ability to manage a large volume of entries within deadline constraints.
• Detail-oriented while maintaining efficiency.
• Self-starter, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-up.
• Ability to work independently following prescribed schedules and be resourceful.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Player Benefits :

• Healthcare benefits starting on the first day of employment.
• Wellness program incentives.
• 401K with up to 4% match.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal).
• Company holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Employee discounts.

FanDuel Sports Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000, with final compensation determined by relevant experience, skills, certifications, and location.

FanDuel Sports Network, owned and operated by Main Street Sports Group, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

FanDuel Sports Network is the nation's leading provider of local sports. Main Street Sports Group, LLC, formerly Diamond Sports Group, owns the FanDuel Sports Network Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), including 15 regional networks covering numerous MLB, NHL, and NBA teams across the U.S. The RSNs broadcast over 3,000 live local sports events annually and produce various sports programs. Main Street Sports Group also holds a minority interest in the YES Network.

Visit www.FanDuelSportsNetwork.com for more information.

If you thrive in a growth-oriented environment with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.