Fenway Sports Group Staff Accountant

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Staff Accountant – Part-Time will manage the full-cycle accounts payable process for the corporate Fenway Sports Group entities, ensuring vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments are processed accurately and on time. The role also supports core accounting functions — including recording cash transactions in the general ledger for month-end close — working closely with the corporate Finance & Accounting team as well as the accounts payable + receivable functions of Fenway Sports Group's affiliated entities.

The hourly rate for this role is $30.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper GL coding, approvals, and adherence to company policy.
• Match invoices to receiving documentation and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare and process weekly check runs and ad hoc wire payments.
• Maintain vendor master data, collect W-9s, and ensure 1099 reporting compliance.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies professionally and promptly.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, with an emphasis on cash accounts.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested by Finance leadership.

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; ERP and AP system experience (e.g., NetSuite and Esker preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential financial information.

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