Staff Accountant

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Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes sports and entertainment properties such as the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, Prudential Center in Newark, the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Comets, and more. HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel.

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.

Prudential Center and the New Jersey Devils are seeking an Accountant who will report to our Senior Accounting Manager. The position focuses on the analysis, review and processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center Arena. The individual must be an independent thinker and assist the department in developing efficient accounting processes.

• Manage and analyze invoices and expense reports in a web-based, document management platform for appropriate documentation and approval
• Manage system data feeds and exports to and from the financial system
• Review, research and reconcile departmental invoices
• Make weekly payment selections in accordance with cash flow allowance
• Manage and maintain W9 files and annual 1099 filing
• Respond to vendor and internal staff inquiries
• Review, maintain and reconcile AP reports, spreadsheets and files

• Review, analyze and record daily & weekly ticket sales
• Post payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions
• Create miscellaneous invoices as requested
• Run AR Aging report for analysis, track payments, collect delinquent payments
• Review, maintain and reconcile AR reports, spreadsheets and files

• Account reconciliations and analysis
• Prepare detailed account schedules
• Prepare and input journal entries
• Assist with external audits, including state tax audits and year-end audits
• Assist with processes that ensure accurate & timely financial reporting
• Ad‑hoc projects as needed

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Accounting or related field
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) or similar accounting software preferred
• Knowledge of Chrome River or similar web-based, document management platforms preferred
• Energetic and eager to learn with a team mindset
• Accurate and efficient, able to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Strategic and critical thinker, dynamic, forward‑thinking, extremely analytical and well organized
• Effective communication in written and verbal form
• Professionalism at all times, comfortable and capable of working with all levels of management

• Travel Requirements:
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