Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant - Early Career

Please note: We are not accepting agency resumes or outreach for this position at this time. We are handling this recruitment internally. Unsolicited resumes sent to 3STEP Sports or any of our employees will be considered the property of 3STEP Sports, and no fee will be paid should we hire a candidate based on those referrals.

About 3STEP Sports

3STEP Sports has an exciting opportunity for you to join a growing and leading organization in the youth sports space. At 3STEP Sports we do everything for one purpose: to unite people and unlock potential through the power of sport. As the largest and most connected youth sports organization with more than 2+ million athlete participants in clubs and events across seven sports, we bring sport to more athletes than any other organization in the country. By investing in our athletes and our team, both on and off the field, we’re shaping champions for life and empowering people through sport.

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About the Position

Job Title: Staff Accountant – Early Career

Department: Finance

Reports to: Assistant Controller

Employment Type: Full-time/Exempt/Salary

Location: Hybrid based in Glenview, IL

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization. This role assists in the month-end and year-end close processes, prepares financial reports, and ensures compliance with company policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to grow, and has foundational experience in a professional accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for daily and monthly transactions
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis
• Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies in account balances
• Support the monthly close process, including accruals and prepaid schedules
• Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and provide supporting documentation to auditors
• Maintain supporting schedules for fixed assets, depreciation, and amortization
• Ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP
• Assist with sales tax filings and other regulatory compliance requirements

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA candidate or intent to pursue CPA licensure preferred

Experience

• 1-2 years of accounting experience post college with a public and/or corporate organization

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, basic formulas)
• Experience with accounting software such as NetSuite or similar ERP
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams)

Core Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (debits, credits, accruals)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities

3STEP Sports Benefits Package includes

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, FSA accounts, life insurance, paid holidays, and a generous PTO plan, as well as other elective insurance options
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Parental Leave

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.

Please note that we exclusively review applications submitted directly through our official LinkedIn Job Posting. To ensure your materials are properly received and evaluated, you must apply with your resume via that link.

To maintain a fair hiring process, please refrain from reaching out directly to 3STEP employees. Candidates who bypass the official application link or contact team members regarding this opening will be removed from consideration.

Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your official application!