Staff Accountant

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Staff Accountant within the Team Sports Department, you will serve as a critical bridge between talent, agents, and the accounting team. This role supports the financial operations behind athlete partnerships, sponsorships, and brand deals, ensuring accurate invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and timely talent payments. This position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Execute the full invoicing process in Workday, including reviewing and interpreting contracts to ensure accurate project setup, billing schedules, commission calculations, and invoicing.

• Manage accounts receivable by monitoring aging reports and resolving billing discrepancies.

• Partner closely with agents to coordinate the collection of funds from third-party brands and facilitate timely payments to talent.

• Facilitate trust accounting workflows, ensuring talent payments are processed promptly once client funds are received.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and investigate variances as needed.

• Code daily wire and ACH transactions related to client trust activity and talent payments.

• Assist with accounts payable processing.

• Support annual 1099 preparation projects and other ad hoc accounting initiatives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 2+ Years of Experience in Public or Private Accounting preferred.

• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and organizational skills, especially when handling commission calculations and high-volume transactions.

• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with shifting priorities.

• Excel Skills: Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required, including daily use of formulas, data organization, reconciliations, and reporting functions.

• Technical Skills: Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Workday is a plus.

Base salary range: $65-70K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role 

What We Offer:

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.   

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones. 

• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.  

• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.  

• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.  

• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more 

• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available 

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.