Staff Accountant

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The Staff Accountant reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Finance and is responsible for performing the daily accounting cycle functions for D.C. United and its subsidiaries and affiliates. The Staff Accountant will process accounting transactions to maintain a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, meets deadlines, proactively anticipates potential problems, and recommends improvements to internal processes.

$45,000 - $55,000 annual salary

• Receives and reviews day-to-day invoices, subcontracts, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, budget, and contractual requirements.
• Processes payments into the Mineral Tree payment system.
• Prepares general ledger entries.
• Maintains asset and liability roll forward schedules (including intercompany).
• Maintains revenue recognition schedules for ticket sales, sponsor ships, and other revenue streams.
• Updates cash journals with daily activity.
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes (including accruals).
• Assists in the annual audit by providing requested documents, researching variances, and responding to questions.
• Performs a wide range of accounting and administrative duties to support the accounting department. Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 0-3 years corporate accounting experience
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting/ERP software
• A team player who demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration, time management, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and manage work streams on strict deadlines

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.

Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance