Associate, Accounting - Global Games & Events [Remote]

Associate, Accounting - Global Games & Events (External Agency Staff) The Associate, Accounting - Global Games & Events supports day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate processing, adherence to accounting policies, and timely completion of period-end close activities. This role assists in journal entry preparation, reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. The Associate works closely with management to maintain internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvement. Responsibilities:

• Assist with the end-to-end accounting cycle for Global Games & Events including but not limited to Football Operations, Club Business Development, Player Development and Youth Football, including preparing non-standard and data-sensitive journal entries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analyses, investigating and resolving discrepancies to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work closely with technical accounting team to prepare initial accounting worksheets and support for journal entries that may be completed by Global Shared Services team.
• Follow accounting policies and internal control procedures to maintain compliance with relevant standards (e.g., GAAP/IFRS).
• Support the review and analysis of complex or unusual transactions, conducting preliminary research and providing recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with Operational Finance to understand key supplier contracts, account coding and close variance explanations.
• Collect, validate, and organize financial data to support internal reporting, variance analysis, and audit readiness.
• Assist in maintaining documentation for accounting policies, reconciliations, and process workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in financial reporting or operational accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active CPA candidacy, preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP/IFRS and internal control requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across teams.
• Oracle Cloud ERP or similar experience a plus.

Terms /Expected Hours of Work: This job posting is for a position with one of the NFL's third-party agency partners that provides services to the NFL. The individual selected for this role will be an employee of that third-party agency and not the NFL. All compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment are handled by the agency. The assignment to provide services to the NFL will be limited in duration but may be extended for an additional period by agreement between the NFL and the agency. Salary / Pay Range This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Salary $1,500 - $1,900 USD

Benefits

Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job