Senior Accountant at Major League Baseball MLB
New York, New York, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Nov, 25

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

09 Aug, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Mlb, Pivot Tables, Communication Skills, Addition, Control Framework, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills

Industry

Accounting

Description

Major League Baseball is seeking a Senior Accountant who will be a key member of the General Accounting team responsible for account reconciliations, month-end general ledger close, and bank reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will assist in the preparation of monthly journal entries, daily cash files, bank reconciliations, approval of invoices, and general ledger analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting (CPA Preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and internal control framework
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
  • Able to work effectively under pressure from management deadlines
  • Able to pivot between competing priorities.
  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
  • Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
    Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 (Base Salary) + Bonus
    As a candidate for this position, your salary and related aspects of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills, and any other factors MLB considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees.

WHY MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.
MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Colorado Residents: Colorado based applicants may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Responsibilities
  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls and GAAP
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Manage and maintain fixed assets records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis
  • Continuously improve processes for efficiency, accuracy, and automation
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment
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