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Company Description
The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
Position Summary
The Accountant supports the business operations and finance department of the three RBNY legal entities, including Red Bull New York, Inc., Red Bull Arena, Inc. and RBNY Academy, Inc.
Job Description
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as all required vendor invoices, and document business transactions.
Receive, reconcile, process and deposit all checks and cash from the Box Office.
Assist the Club’s Chief Accountant with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger liaison duties with Finance department at RBNA.
Help resolve open payables, missing information and any other issues as needed.
Process per diem requests and reconcile with Team Administrators on a timely basis.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Prepare the monthly commission reports for Ticket Sales, Marketing Partnerships and Youth Programs and insure timely submission for payroll.
Administer American Express credit cards issued to RBNY employees.
Support the preparation and production of Month-end Close and Year-end Close procedures.
Assist in the overall Team, Stadium and Training Facility Budget preparation and management.
Assist in the production on on-going Revised Estimates exercises, as well as the compilation, preparation and submission to Austria.
Support the Vice President, Finance in Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance including Income tax filings in coordination with RBNA Finance.
Support the enforcement of Parent and local Internal Control procedures, rules and regulations.
Support the management of policies and procedures for the Accounts Payables, Taulia and Concur systems.
Support the RBNA Finance Team based out of California.
Support the preparation and management of settlement accounting of all events held at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Support the management and performance of all cash reconciliations from Box Office transactions.
Support the administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Support the management of Month, Quarter and Year End Close.
Lead the administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Assist California with all company tax filings, tax payments and tax provisions. This includes Sales and Use Tax.
Lead the Administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Key Finance Lead for the Management of the following key processes:
American Express Credit Card Statement Reviews
ATT Coding
Other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Experience working for a team, athletic department, or entertainment venue/event or preferable.
Ideal candidate ought to be entrepreneurial, professional, motivated and enthusiastic.
Must have excellent interpersonal and external communication skills; ability to maintain smooth working relationships with all internal staff and management.
Must be detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner, be well organized and able to prioritize efficiently, and have excellent oral and written skills.
Must be proficient w/ the following computer programs: SAP, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of accounting experience is required.
Prior experience with developing, managing, and analyzing Month-end close processes is a plus.
Prior experience participating in internal and external audit processes is a plus.
Prior experience working for a global business entity with overseas interaction is desirable.
Prior experience working for a sports team, athletic department, entertainment venue/event, or in the media/entertainment industry is desirable.
Expectations:
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which is subject to change at Senior Management’s discretion, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Upon employment, the employee is required to fully comply with the Red Bull rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of company facilities. Employees who violate these rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Employee will be expected to work on game days, including game days on weekends.
Additional Information
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location).
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
Company Description
The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
Position Summary
The Accountant supports the business operations and finance department of the three RBNY legal entities, including Red Bull New York, Inc., Red Bull Arena, Inc. and RBNY Academy, Inc.
Job Description
Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as all required vendor invoices, and document business transactions.
Receive, reconcile, process and deposit all checks and cash from the Box Office.
Assist the Club’s Chief Accountant with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger liaison duties with Finance department at RBNA.
Help resolve open payables, missing information and any other issues as needed.
Process per diem requests and reconcile with Team Administrators on a timely basis.
Resolve accounting discrepancies.
Prepare the monthly commission reports for Ticket Sales, Marketing Partnerships and Youth Programs and insure timely submission for payroll.
Administer American Express credit cards issued to RBNY employees.
Support the preparation and production of Month-end Close and Year-end Close procedures.
Assist in the overall Team, Stadium and Training Facility Budget preparation and management.
Assist in the production on on-going Revised Estimates exercises, as well as the compilation, preparation and submission to Austria.
Support the Vice President, Finance in Audit, Tax, and Regulatory Compliance including Income tax filings in coordination with RBNA Finance.
Support the enforcement of Parent and local Internal Control procedures, rules and regulations.
Support the management of policies and procedures for the Accounts Payables, Taulia and Concur systems.
Support the RBNA Finance Team based out of California.
Support the preparation and management of settlement accounting of all events held at Sports Illustrated Stadium.
Support the management and performance of all cash reconciliations from Box Office transactions.
Support the administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Support the management of Month, Quarter and Year End Close.
Lead the administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Assist California with all company tax filings, tax payments and tax provisions. This includes Sales and Use Tax.
Lead the Administration and reconciliation of all merchant accounts used in processing credit card payments.
Key Finance Lead for the Management of the following key processes:
American Express Credit Card Statement Reviews
ATT Coding
Other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
Experience working for a team, athletic department, or entertainment venue/event or preferable.
Ideal candidate ought to be entrepreneurial, professional, motivated and enthusiastic.
Must have excellent interpersonal and external communication skills; ability to maintain smooth working relationships with all internal staff and management.
Must be detail-oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner, be well organized and able to prioritize efficiently, and have excellent oral and written skills.
Must be proficient w/ the following computer programs: SAP, Hyperion, Microsoft Office, and Adobe.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
Experience:
A minimum of three years of accounting experience is required.
Prior experience with developing, managing, and analyzing Month-end close processes is a plus.
Prior experience participating in internal and external audit processes is a plus.
Prior experience working for a global business entity with overseas interaction is desirable.
Prior experience working for a sports team, athletic department, entertainment venue/event, or in the media/entertainment industry is desirable.
Expectations:
Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which is subject to change at Senior Management’s discretion, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Upon employment, the employee is required to fully comply with the Red Bull rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of company facilities. Employees who violate these rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company. Employee will be expected to work on game days, including game days on weekends.
Additional Information
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.
The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location).
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Harrison offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
