Staff Accountant

Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils are seeking a Staff Accountant to join and grow within our organization. The position will focus on the analysis, review, and processing of Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable, as well as various general ledger responsibilities for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center Arena. The position will also have individual must be an independent thinker and assist the department in developing efficient accounting processes. 

Accounts Payable/Receivable

• →Review, research and reconcile vendor invoices as needed
• →Review, analyze and record daily & weekly ticket sales
• →Post payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions
• →Create miscellaneous invoices as requested
• →Run AR Aging report for analysis, tracking payments and collecting on delinquent accounts
• →Review, maintain and reconcile AR reports, spreadsheets, and files

General Ledger and Reporting

• →Prepare and input journal entries
• →Support month-end and year-end financial close process
• →Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and analysis
• →Serve as liaison for departments, reviewing monthly financial results against budget and providing guidance and support to reforecast expenses
• →Manage and analyze departmental invoices and expense reports in accounts payable software for appropriate documentation and budget allocation

Other Duties

• →Assist with external audits, including various state tax, league and year-end audits
• →Assist with processes which ensure accurate & timely financial reporting
• →Ad-hoc analysis and projects on an as needed basis

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Accounting or related field

• Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office products, specifically with strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software preferred
• Knowledge of Concur or similar web-based, document management platforms preferred
• Must be energetic and eager to learn with a team mindset
• Must be accurate and efficient, with the ability to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Must be a strategic and critical thinker who is dynamic, forward thinking, extremely analytical and well organized
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Must maintain professionalism at all times and be comfortable and capable of working with all levels of management

• Travel Requirements: May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.
• Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Work Environment: This position generally requires that work be performed from the Prudential Center/New Jersey Devils OR Philadelphia 76ers offices, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required.