Staff Accountant (Entertainment)

The Greene Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greene Group in Chicago, a growing private equity-backed sports and entertainment company, is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team. This is a newly created role for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to grow with a high-profile organization.

Offices in Chicago; 5 days onsite. Key duties include AP/AR processing, payroll via ADP, 401(k) administration, month-end close, audits, and using AI tools to streamline workflows while collaborating with the Accounting Manager and

Qualifications

• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and ability to learn new tools including AI
• Experience with ADP payroll is a plus
• Strong GAAP knowledge and monthly close fundamentals
• Prior exposure to sports, media, or agency settings is a plus

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable: entry, coding, vendor payments
• Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, collections, cash application
• Process payroll via ADP and support HRIS reconciliations
• Assist 401(k) administration and recordkeeping
• Support month-end close with journals and reconciliations
• Maintain organized QuickBooks records
• Assist with annual audit requests and schedules
• Leverage AI to streamline reconciliations and reporting
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams
• Take on special projects as the finance team grows

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Detail oriented

Ownership

Adaptable to AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ADP

QuickBooks

AI tools

Job description

Our client is a growing, private equity-backed sports and entertainment company headquartered in Chicago, looking for a Staff Accountant to join the team. This is a newly created role and an amazing opportunity for an early-career, tech-savvy accountant to break into the sports world and grow with a high-profile organization.

Offices in Chicago | 5 days onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, including invoice entry, coding, vendor payments, and vendor relationships
• Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections follow-up, and cash application
• Process recurring payroll through ADP and support related reconciliations and HRIS tasks
• Handle day-to-day 401(k) administration, including contributions, employee support, and recordkeeping
• Support month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate, well-organized financial records and documentation in QuickBooks
• Assist with annual audit requests, schedules, and documentation
• Leverage AI tools to streamline routine reconciliation and reporting tasks
• Partner with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve vendor, billing, and payment issues
• Take on special projects and grow responsibilities as the finance team builds out

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Tech-savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort learning new tools, including AI
• ADP or payroll processing experience a plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and month-end close fundamentals
• Background in sports, media, or agency settings a plus, but not required
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership