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National Football League (NFL) · 1 day ago

Associate, Accounting - League Operations (External Agency Staff)

New York, New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$1,500/wk - $1,900/wk

3+ years exp

NFL is a leading sports organization, and they are seeking an Associate in Accounting for League Operations to support day-to-day accounting functions. This role involves assisting with journal entries, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and GAAP standards.

American FootballMedia and EntertainmentSporting GoodsSportsSports Leagues and Teams

Responsibilities

Assist with the end-to-end accounting cycle for League Operations departments including but not limited to Finance, Facilities, Internal Audit, Marketing, including preparing non-standard and data-sensitive journal entries

Perform account reconciliations and variance analyses, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness

Work closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting worksheets and support for journal entries that will be completed by Global Shared Services team

Follow accounting policies and internal control procedures to maintain compliance with relevant standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS)

Support the review and analysis of complex accounting transactions, conducting preliminary research and providing recommendations

Collaborate closely with Operational Finance to understand key contract, account coding and close variance explanations

Collect, validate, and organize financial data to support internal reporting, variance analysis, and audit readiness

Assist in maintaining documentation for accounting policies, reconciliations, and process workflows

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting3+ years accounting experienceGAAP/IFRS knowledgeCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Oracle Cloud ERPAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting or operational accounting

Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and internal control requirements

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail

Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams

Preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred but not required

Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits offerings

Company

National Football League (NFL)

The National Football League is America's most popular sports league, comprised of 32 franchises that compete each year to win the Super Bowl, the world's biggest annual sporting event.

Founded in 1920

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees