Staff Accountant

Zuffa Boxing is a joint venture between TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO) and Sela, the entertainment conglomerate. TKO serves as managing partner, providing day-to-day operational expertise, management, and oversight of the promotion, with executive leadership anchored by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Board Member Nick Khan. The promotion aims to reimagine the sport of boxing by evolving the current model to restore the sport’s rightful place in the forefront of the global sports ecosystem.

About the role

Performs accounting functions through the duties and responsibilities below.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accounting data in accordance with department policy and procedures as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP).
• Prepares journal entries to general ledger for assigned segments of business across various companies and object accounts.
• Performs bank reconciliations monthly for high volume and high dollar operating accounts.
• Records revenue for assigned segments of business related to contract-based revenue.
• Records event settlement revenues and expenses.
• Reconciles receivables and deferred revenue accounts for assigned segments of business.
• Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly reporting as required by Accounting Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining effective system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of fixed assets and other transactions.
• Develops high level of expertise in the company’s accounting software, JD Edwards and Hubble.
• Seeks continual growth and expertise in the accounting and finance function and embrace cross-training opportunities provided within the Accounting and Finance Department.
• Potential of assisting with event work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced coursework in finance preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of standard accounting practices and experience with accounting systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
• High degree of proficiency with data entry functions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidential information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook and ability to learn other basic computer programs.