Staff Accountant

The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an MLS soccer club dedicated to building a world-class soccer experience. The Staff Accountant is responsible for maintaining financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Responsibilities Assist with the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and submission of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, accounts receivables, and prepaids Support accounts payable operations by assisting with payment issue resolution; ensure disbursements are accurately reflected in bank reconciliations, properly applied to vendor accounts in the subledger, and remittance information communicated timely Perform daily cash reconciliations, including merchant and payment processor settlements; promptly identify, investigate, and resolve variances to ensure accuracy of recorded balances Maintain and record fixed asset records to ensure accuracy and completeness Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and internal reporting packages Maintain Accounts Receivable ledger including invoicing, collections and working directly with customers and internal sales team Support the annual budget process by managing related tools and templates and participating in business strategy meetings Ensures compliance with GAAP and internal policies and procedures Assist in preparation of MLS related reporting (post-game reporting, etc.) Review and approve employee T&E (travel and expense) reports; administer corporate card programs and proactively investigate, resolve, and follow up on discrepancies or policy exceptions Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy Assist in preparation of audit requests by providing schedules, documentation, and analysis to external auditors Prepare tax-related filings Assist with ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Management Leverage strong technical aptitude with accounting and financial systems to validate high volumes of integrated data, identify inconsistencies, and recommend or implement corrective actions Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and analytical curiosity, with a proactive approach to understanding the underlying drivers of transactions and variances Skills Bachelor's degree from an accredited College/ University in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, internal controls, and variance analysis Detail-oriented, driven self-motivator with a strong work ethic to get the job done Strong decision making and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information as needed Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task successfully in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changes Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in English - both verbal and written Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships – both internally and externally Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs – Excel (pivots, lookups, etc), Word, Power Point, and Outlook Experience with Sage Intacct is a plus Experience with CA tax filing is a plus At least 1-3 years' experience in Accounting or related position, within the sports/entertainment industry is a plus Company Overview Los Angeles Football Club is a sports company that operates football clubs. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is