Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club serving the greater Los Angeles area. LAFC is dedicated to building a world-class soccer club that represents the diversity of Los Angeles and is committed to delivering an unrivaled experience for fans. LAFC's ownership group is comprised of local leaders and innovators of industry with intellectual capital, financial prowess, operations expertise, and success in the fields of entertainment, sports, technology, and media. LAFC is invested in the world's game and Los Angeles, constructing, and developing the 22,000 seat BMO Stadium and a top-flight training center on the campus of Cal-State Los Angeles.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining company financial records within the accounting software system and ensuring all records are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. This role reports to the Accounting Manager with a dotted line to the Senior Accountant. LAFC is currently operating on a hybrid work model with a minimum of 2 in-office days per week. Please note that this may vary by role, and your scheduled in-office days are up to the discretion of your supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and submission of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivables, and prepaids.
• Support accounts payable operations by assisting with payment issue resolution; ensure disbursements are accurately reflected in bank reconciliations, properly applied to vendor accounts in the subledger, and remittance information communicated timely.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations, including merchant and payment processor settlements; promptly identify, investigate, and resolve variances to ensure accuracy of recorded balances.
• Maintain and record fixed asset records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages.
• Maintain Accounts Receivable ledger including invoicing, collections and working directly with customers and internal sales team.
• Support the annual budget process by managing related tools and templates and participating in business strategy meetings.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of MLS related reporting (post-game reporting, etc.).
• Review and approve employee T&E (travel and expense) reports; administer corporate card programs and proactively investigate, resolve, and follow up on discrepancies or policy exceptions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Assist in preparation of audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis to external auditors.
• Prepare tax-related filings.
• Assist with ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management.
• Leverage strong technical aptitude with accounting and financial systems to validate high volumes of integrated data, identify inconsistencies, and recommend or implement corrective actions.
• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and analytical curiosity, with a proactive approach to understanding the underlying drivers of transactions and variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/ University in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• At least 1-3 years' experience in Accounting or related position, within the sports/entertainment industry is a plus.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, internal controls, and variance analysis.
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Experience with CA tax filing is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information as needed.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English - both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships – both internally and externally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs – Excel (pivots, lookups, etc), Word, Power Point, and Outlook.

Salary Range

At LAFC, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine a fair and equitable compensation package. The final offer amount will consider a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to skill sets; relevant experience and training. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure guidelines, the compensation range for this role is $80,000 - $95,000 per year.

Hiring Practices

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

LAFC strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization, which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.