Finance - Junior Accountant at MLB

MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (MLBAM) is the interactive media and Internet Company of Major League Baseball. MLBAM manages the official league site, each of the 30 Club sites, Minor League Baseball Sites, and Player sites thereby creating the most comprehensive Major League Baseball resource on the Internet. We are seeking to immediately fill a Purchase Accounting position.

Objective: The Finance - Junior Accountant will assist the Accounting Manager with general accounting responsibilities to ensure an accurate and timely monthly close. In addition this position will work closely with the Accounting Manager and Vice President and Controller on control related process documentation related to areas of responsibility and enhancements to the company's travel and expense policy.

Responsibilities:

• Refund / Chargeback accounting
• Audit and process expense reports in accordance with the company's travel and expense policy
• Cash application for merchandising and sponsorship segments of business
• Assist the Accounting Manager with process control documentation for areas of responsibility
• Assist the Vice President and Controller with enhancements to the travel and expense policy and business travel third party vendor relationship
• Ad hoc reporting and projects

Crucial Competencies / Previous Experience:]

• 4 year college degree (BS Accounting) preferred
• Previous accounting related experience - minimum 2 years
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Able to work effectively under pressures of management deadlines
• Team player
• Computer skills: Excel

Measures of Success:

• Timely and accurate reporting
• Taking ownership of responsibilities
• Willingness to be flexible to variable demands

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