Staff AccountantNew Position Available In New York, New York

Staff Accountant
New York, NY
The Staff Accountant role at Major League Baseball is a unique opportunity to support the tax function, primarily working in the space in between the Finance Department, Payroll Department, and External Payroll Tax Providers to monitor payroll tax filings and identify and address tax exposure issues. The Staff Accountant maintains tax records and is responsible for assisting with payroll tax and business licenses and registrations for multiple legal entities, reporting directly to and working closely with the Senior Director of Tax. Responsibilities Confirm all payroll tax returns were filed and paid on time and assist with payroll bank account and GL account reconciliations
Review quarterly reports of payroll tax filing exceptions to identify unfiled reports and action needed to resolve issues
Review all Workday notifications for correct company and to identify any tax exposure issues
Review employee roster on quarterly basis to identify any tax exposure issues
Assist with payroll registrations and notices
Prepare and file certain quarterly payroll related returns or payments
Collaborate with payroll department on outstanding filings and balances
Maintain listing of payroll tax open items and responsible parties
Maintain matrix of entities and operating jurisdictions
Maintain matrix of tax accounts and logins
Assist with ad hoc tax and accounting work Qualifications & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
1-2 years of experience in a payroll tax, accounting or similar role
High attention to detail
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent communication skills: written and quantitative
Commitment to taking ownership of and pride in your work
Collaborative and positive orientation
Willingness to pivot and learn
Experience with Oracle ERP
Experience with Workday, Ceridian/Dayforce or relevant/comparable tax and HR systems

Pay Range:

 $80,000 – $95,000 As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Major League Baseball (MLB) considers relevant to the hiring decision. In addition to your salary, MLB believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package for its employees. Top MLB Perks & Benefits 100% Employer Paid Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums
Company Contributed 401k Plan
Paid Time off and Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Free Tickets to Baseball Games & MLB.TV
Discounts at MLB Store | MLBShop.com Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Onsite/Online Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Pet Insurance Why MLB? Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come. MLB is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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