Staff Accountant - Emerging Markets

Overview

As a Staff Accountant – Fanatics Markets & Emerging Businesses, you will play a hands-on role in the day-to-day accounting operations supporting Fanatics' prediction markets platform and other emerging business lines. This role is responsible for executing key components of the month-end close process, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and supporting the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements across multiple legal entities.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to build foundational skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment at the intersection of accounting, financial markets, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with the Accounting Manager and collaborate with teams across Shared Services, Technical Accounting, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries as part of the month-end close process
• Support general ledger maintenance and ensure transactions are accurately recorded across legal entities
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings for the NFA, CFTC, and other governing bodies under the direction of the Accounting Manager
• Help monitor the regulatory reporting calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and gathering supporting documentation
• Assist with maintaining documentation for internal controls (including SOX)
• Work with Shared Services on transactional accounting and intercompany activity
• Support Technical Accounting with documentation and analysis for complex or non-routine transactions
• Assist in responding to inquiries from Finance related to actuals, budget variances, and account activity
• Collaborate with business stakeholders as needed to gather information and ensure transactions are properly captured
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy in recurring accounting processes
• Assist with ad hoc projects and analysis as needed to support the broader accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• CPA candidate preferred; active progress toward CPA a plus
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; recent graduates with relevant internship experience encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP or accounting systems a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a complex, evolving business environment

Depending on the role, your interview and onboarding experience may include in-person components, such as onsite interviews or Launching into Better: LIVE—a multi-day cultural immersion in New York City for full-time, non-seasonal hires. These sessions are designed to build connection and bring our culture to life, though specific travel and participation requirements will be confirmed based on your role and location. Your recruiter will provide clear guidance at each stage of the process.

For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/