Staff Accountant - Payroll

Company Overview

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores. 

As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.

Provide accounting, processing, and analytical support for general accounting activities. Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

-Collection, tracking, analyzing, reporting and reconciliation of accounting activity on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

-Develop in-depth knowledge of systems, data, and reporting tools as well as understanding of the business processes related to assigned general ledger accounts, including transaction flow

-Assists with month-end close process including preparation of various journal entries, accruals, estimates and financial statement analysis of assigned areas

-Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and flux analysis for various accounts

-Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

-Prepare sophisticated calculations surrounding accounting estimates

-Analyze financial data and report financial results back to management

-Drive process improvement projects to streamline and automate manual workflows

-Provide support to finance and other internal business partners, including ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects

-Assist with quarterly and annual audit requests from our external auditors

-Maintain/recommend a strong financial controls environment and compliance with SOX processes

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field preferred

-CPA designation a major plus

-1 - 3 years’ practical accounting experience as team leader or individual contributor with a combination of public and private accounting background

-Solid foundation in GAAP, previous experience in accounting/audit/finance experience very desirable

-Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

-Advanced MS Excel skills a plus, including Vlookups and pivot tables

-Ability to work in high production environment and respond quickly and effectively under pressure, changing priorities and tight timelines/deadlines. Able to work flexible work schedule in order to accommodate business levels

-Ability to work independently and within a team environment, and to make well-reasoned and timely decisions

-High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, integrity, work ethic, willingness to learn and a positive attitude

-Strong written and oral communication skills

Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.  Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address.  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.

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