What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Accountant position at Diamond Sports Group LLC?
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FanDuel Sports Network's mission is to build a transformative, participatory sports platform, anchored by the most exclusive and relevant live professional games, that provides fans a year-round opportunity to engage with content and communities they are most passionate about.
The Position :
FanDuel Sports Network is seeking a dynamic Senior Staff Accountant to work in the General Accounting group. Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting, this position will work extensively with members of the Finance and Accounting groups to book adjustments related to general, rights and production accounting. A successful candidate will be able to work independently, strive to resolve issues and complete tasks without supervision. Additionally, the Senior Staff Accountant will maintain rights schedules and perform monthly variance analyses on the assigned networks. To be successful in the role, you must be able to handle a large volume of tasks and possess the ability to prioritize and closely with business units to complete assigned responsibilities.
The Game Plan : What you'll do)
- Responsible for the close process for several sports networks.
- Prepare monthly rights amortization and production flash accruals.
- Prepare monthly close adjustments including, but not limited to, balance sheet reclassifications, accruals, revenue recognition, rights and production.
- Prepare adjusting entries in a timely manner.
- Interact directly with Finance group to obtain proposed journal entries, resolve unusual items or discrepancies / reclassifications.
- Prepare monthly variance analysis which will be provided to management.
- Variance analysis including rights, production and season trend analysis.
- Prepare monthly financial statement packages for applicable networks.
- Prepare accounts reconciliations for assigned networks.
- Active role in implementing process improvements and internal controls testing to ensure compliance with Company policy and SOX.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests.
- Ensure completion of quarterly reporting schedules
- Prepare monthly cash flows in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Monitor standardization of accounting policies across networks, ensuring consistency in treatment and submissions from Finance to streamline processes.
- Responsible for ad hoc reporting, analysis and / or other projects as needed.
The Stats : What to bring)
Player Benefits :
FanDuel Sports Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About us :
FanDuel Sports Network, Independently Owned & Operated by Diamond Sports Group, L.L.C, owns the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs), the nation's leading provider of local sports. Its 17 owned-and-operated RSNs include : FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FanDuel Sports Network Florida, FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes, FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, FanDuel Sports Network New Orleans, FanDuel Sports Network North, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast, FanDuel Sports Network Southwest, FanDuel Sports Network Sun, FanDuel Sports Network West, and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. The FanDuel Sports Network RSNs serve as the TV home to many MLB, NHL and NBA teams based in the United States.
FanDuel Sports Network also has a joint venture in Marquee, the home of the Chicago Cubs, and a minority interest in the YES Network, the local destination for the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets. Diamond RSNs produce approximately 5,000 live local professional telecasts each year in addition to a wide variety of locally produced sports events and programs each year.
If you like growth and working with dedicated, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is the policy of FanDuel Sports Network to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, FanDuel Sports Network will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
