Staff Accountant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Cincinnati Open is seeking candidates for a full-time Staff Accountant. The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of Cincinnati Tennis and the Cincinnati Open Sporting Club by ensuring accurate financial recording, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and assisting with budgeting, audits, and event-related financial activities.

This role works closely with departments across the organization to provide timely financial information and support decision-making for both annual operations and major tennis events.

This position may require long hours, evenings, and weekends during events and tournaments. Schedule flexibility is essential, particularly in the weeks leading up to and during the tournament.

WHO YOU ARE

A successful candidate must be friendly, energetic, positive and committed to providing outstanding service for players, vendors, and internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong communications and organizational skills, keen attention to details, creative problem solving, as well as an openness to meeting challenges in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive scenarios.

You are discreet, dependable, and detail-oriented. You take pride in getting the numbers right and in making the people around you feel supported. You stay calm and gracious when plans change, you work comfortably with teams, vendors, and colleagues from many backgrounds, and you handle confidential information with care.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work closely with and support the Assistant Controller with accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Track event invoices for payment, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and on-time processing
• Prepare and process vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment requests, verifying supporting documentation and following internal controls
• Prepare and issue customer invoices, monitor outstanding receivables, and follow up on past-due balances
• Reconcile vendor statements and support month-end and year-end close activities as directed
• Track event and housing expenses against budget and flag variances to the Assistant Controller
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records and files
• Support team in site preparation and tear down before and after tournament and other events
• Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts on a regular basis
• Assist with month- and year-end close processes, including accruals and adjustments
• Maintain and update financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Monitor and analyze accounting data to identify trends, variances or areas for improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Excellent problem solving, organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to function in a fast-paced environment with the ability to take initiative.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate preferred
• Experience in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Sage Intacct experience preferred
• Demonstrates the highest standards of ethical behavior, sometimes with sensitive information
• Meets deadlines and takes accountability and ownership of responsibilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work long hours, evenings, and weekends during events and tournaments
• Microsoft Office Suite experience (particularly Excel), and a willingness to become proficient in this area

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position combines office-based work with onsite work at the tournament grounds, including outdoor settings in varying weather.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time and move about the grounds during events.
• Schedule varies by season. Expect long hours, evenings, and weekends during events and tournaments.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a CPA designation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Mason, OH 45040 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mason, OH 45040: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person