Staff Accountant - Dallas Wings (Arlington · TX)

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Job Purpose: The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track 4 organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. This position is based in the Arlington/Fort Worth area.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

Maintain and update accounting records and files, ensuring they are accurate and complete
Execute general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives
Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures
Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance
Perform general ledger account reconciliations, verify the accuracy of data, and reports, identify and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel
Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts
Assist in providing schedules and commentary with respect to operating maintenance accounts results and variances, and with the production of working capital, cash-flow reports, as well as applicable commentary
Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets
Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Must be available to work all home games for both Dallas Wings and Panther City Lacrosse Club, as well as attend community events. Games & events may take place on nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
This role must be willing and able to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships:
This position reports to: Vice President of Finance
Do Other Positions Report to This Position? __X__No _ Yes

Job Requirements:

Formal Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance
Certifications: CPA certification preferred
Relevant Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of accounting experience including preparing financial statement
- Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures

Ideal Candidate Attributes/Competencies:

Strong communication skills required – this role will interact with strong, action-oriented communication styles as well as strong, methodical, detail-oriented communication styles so this position will need to be able to adjust based on the audience
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain positive, productive, and supportive working relationships
Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Intermediate to advanced excel and accounting software skills
Ability to work under deadlines and pressure
Understanding of principles of maintaining general ledger accounts

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Hearing, seeing, reading, writing, concentration, comprehension, and talking with clear speech.
Planning, organizing, interpreting data, making decisions, problem-solving, and composure under deadlines/stress.

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.

Dallas Wings

WNBA Professional Women's Basketball team from Arlington, Texas

Size: 101-250 employees

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