Staff Accountant - Atlanta United FC

About Atlanta United

Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998.  The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.

Position Summary

Atlanta United is seeking a Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This individual will report to the Accounting Manager and assist in the day-to-day and month-end accounting for Atlanta United.  Additionally, s/he will assist in the completion of the Company’s annual audits, Major League Soccer reporting and on various special projects. S/he will provide strategic support to the finance team and management including process documentation, controls implementation, treasury management and other requested projects.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist in the month-end close process including preparing journal entries, analyses, intercompany tie-outs, and account reconciliations;
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts in compliance with GAAP;
• Track and reconcile capital expenditures;
• Manage check depositing and cash requests;
• Ownership of sponsorship invoicing and revenue tracking;
• Effectively communicate issues and errors to departments and management;
• Perform ad-hoc internal reporting and analysis

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 1-2 years of full cycle accounting experience preferred
• Great Plains, Concur and Vena experience a plus

Required Skills

• Use of good judgment, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative style
• Demonstrate high integrity, tact, and a positive attitude
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Strong Excel skills and Windows-based finance system knowledge
• Proven ability to concurrently perform multiple assignments and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Must be able to maintain confidential information

Salary and Benefits

• $60k-$65k Annual Salary
• Eligible for Season tickets to Atlanta United
• Occasional access to additional third-party events and concerts
• Competitive benefits + 401k package
• Flexible schedule including work from home opportunities
• Three weeks of vacation plus additional company and flex holidays
• And more!