Staff Accountant in Winston Salem, North Carolina at Learfield IMG College

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Key Responsibilities

• Process seating capital expenditure (CapEx) invoices and partner with the Seating team and Accounts Payable to ensure timely payment and accurate general ledger coding.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts associated with the Seating business.
• Prepare and maintain reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts and provide completed reconciliations to management for review and approval.
• Research discrepancies and prepare necessary adjusting journal entries following management review.
• Perform assigned month-end close activities for the Seating and Ticketing groups, including preparing and posting journal entries, running financial reports, and analyzing account activity.
• Partner with vendors and internal cross-functional teams to research and resolve intermediate-level financial and accounting inquiries.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and assist with special projects as needed.
• Serve as an accounting liaison in support of external audit activities, including providing requested documentation and information.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of accounting or related financial experience.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles and theory.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with accounting or financial systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) or similar accounting systems.
• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Experience supporting audits or working with external auditors.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.