Staff Accountant I - MLS Revenue & Close (Denver)

Ball Arena; Colorado; On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

FSAs

401K Match

Job summary

Ball Arena in Denver, CO seeks a Staff Accountant I to support Colorado Rapids accounting and financial reporting. You will handle month-end close, reconciliations, and MLS reporting, collaborating with Finance and stadium teams for accurate numbers.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, are proficient in Word/Excel, and have 0–3 years of related experience. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 0-3 years of relevant experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record monthly journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and other close-related adjustments.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and well-documented supporting workpapers; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with monthly financial statement preparation.
• Support accounting for MLS match-related revenue; reconcile supporting reports to the general ledger.
• Assist with weekly revenue reporting, and annual or seasonal budget preparation.
• Prepare and submit required MLS match-related financial reports and support other league reporting requirements as assigned.
• Review invoices and expenses for appropriate coding, documentation, and period recognition.
• Assist with accounts receivable monitoring, billing follow-up, and collections coordination.
• Collaborate with Ticketing, Sponsorship, Soccer Operations, and stadium finance teams to resolve accounting and reporting questions.
• Support process improvements, and other projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Excellent communication

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Great Plains

Job description

Ball Arena in Denver, CO seeks a Staff Accountant I to support Colorado Rapids accounting and financial reporting. You will handle month-end close, reconciliations, and MLS reporting, collaborating with Finance and stadium teams for accurate numbers.

Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in Accounting or Finance, are proficient in Word/Excel, and have 0–3 years of related experience. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time role with growth potential.