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Staff Accountant, HBSE Foundation Accounting
- Type
- Full time
- Posted
- 2D AGO
About the role
WHO WE ARE:
Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets and a variety of other sports and entertainment properties. Led by some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, HBSE positions itself as a pioneering and innovative global sports and entertainment business enterprise. We also strive to positively impact the local communities in which we operate through the powerful platform of sports. HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth and a quest to excel in everything we do.
As part of its portfolio, Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. annually hosts more than 200 games, concerts, family shows and special events and is a top-5 ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base. HBSE also owns the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, one of the most storied franchises in American sports, having won three championships led by some of the most iconic athletes in NBA history.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION:
At HBSE, we are dedicated to hiring the best talent from the communities where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of multiple charitable foundations, including the Devils Youth Foundation, Sixers Youth Foundation, Devils Care Foundation, Alumni Association, and Wilt Chamberlain Foundation. This role will serve as the primary accounting resource for foundation operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, timely transaction processing, and compliance with organizational policies and nonprofit accounting standards.
The ideal candidate will have strong bookkeeping and general accounting experience, be comfortable managing a high volume of transactions independently, and possess excellent organizational skills.
This position will also support various ad hoc accounting and finance projects across the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE BELOW:
- Serve as the primary accounting resource for multiple nonprofit entities, including the Devils Youth Foundation, Sixers Youth Foundation, Devils Care Foundation, Alumni Association, and Wilt Chamberlain Foundation.
- Maintain complete and accurate books and records, including recording transactions, preparing journal entries, and reconciling bank and balance sheet accounts.
- Manage the full cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including invoice processing, payment administration, collections, and cash application.
- Reconcile and account for all fundraising and special event activity, including gala revenue, sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, donations, and related receivables.
- Administer accounting for the Devils Youth Foundation Society Program, including tracking member benefits, maintaining deferred revenue schedules, and recognizing revenue as benefits are delivered.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and account analyses for foundation management and leadership review.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, annual audits, and the preparation of information requested by external auditors and tax advisors.
- Assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, and analysis of foundation operations and fundraising activities.
- Support the organization's future migration from QuickBooks to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O), including data validation, testing, and process improvements.
- Participate in special projects and other accounting and finance initiatives as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-3 years of accounting, bookkeeping, or staff accountant experience.
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
- Experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple entities and priorities simultaneously.
Preferred
- Experience with nonprofit accounting or charitable foundations.
- Experience with fundraising event accounting and revenue reconciliation.
- Experience with deferred revenue and revenue recognition concepts.
- Experience using QuickBooks.
- Exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O).
- Experience supporting audits and financial statement preparation.
Working Conditions:
- 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 Newark OR Camden New Jersey offices, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $60,000 and $70,000/year. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
This position will be an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The benefits package for the position may include the following; subject to the terms of the then-in-effect Company policies, plan documents and other eligibility criteria:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- Generous Parental Leave policies
- 401K (with a company match after 1 year of service)
- Generous Paid Time Off policies
- 13 Paid Holidays
- ½ Day Summer Fridays
- Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
- On Site Fitness Rooms
- Other League & Partner Discounts
Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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