Staff Accountant II

Company: Atlanta Braves
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us! Position Overview: General ledger accounting professional to manage accounting duties and day-to-day accounts receivable, revenue and cash functions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Treasury functions which include but not limited to: Prepare ad hoc bank transactions, customer payments/deposits, bank transfers, etc. based on bank statement information for each account Review lockbox exceptions before bank deadline Deposit checks Initiate wires after proper approvals are received Overseeing meetings and events revenues and expenses. This includes but not limited to: Contract review, including initial signing and event order forms Billing and invoicing the event customers Ongoing communications with both internal events team and customers Daily and month-end duties such as revenue recognition, depositing payments and subsequent application to account and expense and/or fee accruals Review of aged balances and coordinating payments with the customers Prepare journal entries and month end accruals Maintain general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts Work closely with multiple department leaders on their financial results Perform accounting research and assist with analytical review of financial results and understand factors driving variances Perform monthly balance sheet and account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance Monitoring and responding to internal departments and external customers via shared email inbox Contributing to the development and review of process documentation and internal controls Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly Follow proper internal audit guidelines Prepare documentation and provide support for internal and external audits Actively supports and contributes to the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness Other Ad Hoc requests from the business or finance leaders Perform other duties as required The ideal candidate will possess: BS or BBA in accounting or finance required CPA or CPA track not required, but highly preferred Eighteen to twenty-four months experience in a similar role Experience in US GAAP and SOX required Customer service orientation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing Attention to detail and accuracy Advanced Microsoft Office skills (primarily Excel) Ability to prioritize and manage expectations Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others, in order to meet deadlines The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply. If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

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