Staff Accountant

This is a Full Time Job

The Dallas Mavericks is currently seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to join our accounting and finance team.

A successful applicant will demonstrate strong financial acumen and skills along with initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work creatively and proactively while collaborating in a team environment. We are looking for someone prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment but driven to take the initiative to succeed when presented with individual work responsibilities.

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the reconciliation of various cost centers in addition to serving as support to the accounting group and assisting in the quarterly close process. This role will be specifically supporting, but not limited to, the initiatives of our affiliate partner groups that include Mavs Gaming, the Dallas Mavericks Foundation and Texas Legends. The ideal candidate will also have experience with the management of fixed assets.

The Staff Accountant will maintain and control certain General Ledger accounts and business transactions of the Mavericks Organization, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly financial analysis reports, developing and maintaining department budgets and generating cost center reports. The successful candidate will also collect and provide pertinent information for third party audits.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the accounting of equipment and fixed assets
• Ensure assets are capitalized in accordance with GAAP and the Dallas Mavericks fixed assets policy; review register for retirements, transfers and disposals
• Prepare accounting related entries for cost centers & balance sheet accounts
• Follow the Dallas Mavericks established accounting processes
• Support accounts payable functions
• Regularly maintain detailed account reconciliations
• Prepare documentation for external auditors

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree required; Accounting major preferred
• 1 -3 years of accounting or related fixed asset experience required
• Proficient in Word and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Detail oriented with an ability to multi-task and efficiently handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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• Using one sentence, why do you think you are suitable and the best candidate for this role?