Staff Accountant

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club dedicated to building a world-class soccer experience. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and submission of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivables, and prepaids
• Support accounts payable operations by assisting with payment issue resolution; ensure disbursements are accurately reflected in bank reconciliations, properly applied to vendor accounts in the subledger, and remittance information communicated timely
• Perform daily cash reconciliations, including merchant and payment processor settlements; promptly identify, investigate, and resolve variances to ensure accuracy of recorded balances
• Maintain and record fixed asset records to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages
• Maintain Accounts Receivable ledger including invoicing, collections and working directly with customers and internal sales team
• Support the annual budget process by managing related tools and templates and participating in business strategy meetings
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures
• Assist in preparation of MLS related reporting (post-game reporting, etc.)
• Review and approve employee T&E (travel and expense) reports; administer corporate card programs and proactively investigate, resolve, and follow up on discrepancies or policy exceptions
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in preparation of audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis to external auditors
• Prepare tax-related filings
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management
• Leverage strong technical aptitude with accounting and financial systems to validate high volumes of integrated data, identify inconsistencies, and recommend or implement corrective actions
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and analytical curiosity, with a proactive approach to understanding the underlying drivers of transactions and variances

Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/ University in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, internal controls, and variance analysis
• Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information as needed
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changes
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English - both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships – both internally and externally
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs – Excel (pivots, lookups, etc), Word, Power Point, and Outlook
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus
• Experience with CA tax filing is a plus
• At least 1-3 years' experience in Accounting or related position, within the sports/entertainment industry is a plus

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