--- title: 'Fenway Sports Group Staff Accountant at Boston Red Sox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/fenway-sports-group-staff-accountant-boston-red-sox-boston-pwryyfvc8y06' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-06' --- # Fenway Sports Group Staff Accountant at Boston Red Sox - **Company:** Boston Red Sox - **Location:** Boston, MA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/redsox/e9e43bdd-cae4-4fa9-b5e1-40d5027c5814 ## Job description ## POSITION OVERVIEW: The Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process for Fenway Sports Group’s corporate entities, ensuring vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, and payments are processed accurately, efficiently, and on time. The role will support core accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end close, while providing supplemental support to tax, reporting and FP&A teams as needed. The Staff Accountant will also coordinate with the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions of Fenway Sports Group’s affiliated entities to ensure accurate financial records and timely processing of intercompany transactions. The base salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 based on relevant experience. Additionally, this position qualifies for annual incentive pay along with our comprehensive benefits package. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounts Payable - 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. - Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance. - Identify and help implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls within AP and accounting operations. Accounting / General Ledger - Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations as part of the monthly close process, with an emphasis on cash accounts. - Calculate accruals and maintain prepaid expense schedules. - Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations across FSG entities. - Coordinate with FP&A team to align on short-term cash flow forecasts based on vendor payment timing expectations and provide Budget to Actual variance explanations and other ad hoc requests. Reporting + Compliance - Prepare certain monthly internal operational reporting packages (vendor payments + approvals, expense reporting, etc.). - Assist with the preparation of external reporting requests (investors + government agencies). - Work with the tax team on federal and state tax compliance by maintaining tax records, compliance calendars, and state tax notice trackers. - Assist with preparing tax workpapers, returns, extensions, and estimated payments across multiple entities as well as reconciling tax-related accounts and supporting month-end and quarter-end tax entries. ## 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 system experience (e.g., NetSuite 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. At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong. Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information. ## About Boston Red Sox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, member of the American League East Division, and one of the most storied sports teams in the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Established) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 1901 - **Founders**: Not applicable (founded as the Boston Americans; original ownership group led by John I. Taylor, later Ban Johnson) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Professional Sports Teams and Clubs - Target customers: B2C (fans, ticket buyers, merchandise consumers), B2B (corporate partnerships, sponsorships, broadcasters) - Mission or purpose: Provide world-class baseball entertainment, uphold a championship-winning tradition, and engage with the community through the Red Sox Foundation. ## Products & Services - **MLB Baseball Games & Season Tickets**: The core product – live baseball games at Fenway Park, including single-game tickets, season tickets, and premium seating. - **Fenway Park Tours & Events**: Year-round guided tours of the historic ballpark, plus concerts, corporate events, and private rentals. - **Merchandise & Apparel**: Official team gear sold via retail stores, online shop, and game-day kiosks. - **Media & Content**: Red Sox Productions (in-game entertainment, video content), social media, and broadcast partnerships (NESN, MLB Network). - **Red Sox Foundation**: Community outreach programs, youth baseball/softball leagues, and charitable initiatives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). Forbes estimated the franchise value at ~$4.5 billion (2024), placing it among the top 5 most valuable MLB teams. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $500 million+ (based on 2025 data from LinkedIn/company profile) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fenway Sports Group (ownership led by John W. Henry); Major League Baseball; NESN; corporate partners (e.g., JetBlue, New Balance, DraftKings, Pepsi). - **Growth Signals**: 1,186 employees (+3.9% YoY), active job postings (+50% monthly), consistent sell-out crowds at Fenway Park, and recent World Series championships (2018). ## Competitive Advantages - **Historic Brand & Loyalty**: Fenway Park (opened 1912) is the oldest ballpark in MLB, creating a unique, iconic home-field advantage and deep fan loyalty. - **Strong Ownership Group**: Fenway Sports Group (also owns Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins) provides financial stability, cross-sport synergies, and global reach. - **Data-Driven Operations**: Dedicated Business Strategy & Analytics team (VP Patrick Kelley, Data Engineers, CRM Analysts) uses advanced analytics for ticketing, fan engagement, and player evaluation. - **Championship Pedigree**: 9 World Series titles (most recently 2018) and consistent playoff contention keep the brand relevant and attractive to talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Fan Experience Innovation**: Enhancing digital engagement, in-stadium technology, and CRM systems to personalize the fan journey. - **Social Impact & Community**: Expanding the Red Sox Foundation’s youth baseball programs and DEI initiatives (dedicated Director of DEI&B). - **Youth Development**: Growing the pipeline of young players through international scouting and player development (Dominican Republic academy, etc.). - **Revenue Diversification**: Leveraging Fenway Park for concerts, events, and non-baseball activities to maximize year-round usage. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 on employer reviews (255 reviews) with strong culture score (4.4). Emphasis on teamwork, fan-first mindset, and community involvement. - **Work Environment**: On-site preferred (most roles based at Fenway Park or Boston offices). Hybrid/remote options may exist for certain roles (e.g., data/analytics), but not widely advertised. - **Perks**: Free snacks and drinks, employee discounts on merchandise, access to games/events, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, 401k, wellness programs). - **Growth Opportunities**: Clear career paths in operations, analytics, sales, and marketing; active internal mobility and alumni network (many move to other MLB teams, Fenway Sports Group, or leagues). - **Notable departments hiring**: Data Science, Baseball Analytics, Ticket Strategy, Community Relations, Marketing, and Finance. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Employee count, revenue, growth, ratings 2. [MLB.com Red Sox Front Office Directory](https://www.mlb.com/redsox/team/front-office) – Executive team structure 3. [Built In Boston](https://www.builtinboston.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Office culture, perks, employee count 4. [Red Sox Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/redsox) – Active job postings 5. 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