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Topgolf

Lead Accountant

Topgolf, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview

The main purpose of this role is to work with our accounting group to produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external use. This will mainly include point of sale reconciliations, insurance accounting, recording non-POS revenues and various accruals in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The person in this role will interact with corporate and site level associates and managers (our customers) to assist with financial information communication. The person in this role will also guide and review the work performed by the Staff Accountant within the team. There will also be opportunities to work on special projects as they arise. We are looking for someone who will work with fairly minimal oversight and can work well with teams.

Responsibilities

Assists the Accounting team in producing accurate and timely financial statements

Ensures the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month, and budgeted amounts

Reviews and researches point of sale variances for multiple POS systems

Works closely with the Systems team to resolve any POS issues or mapping changes

Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for company’s insurance policies. Work closely with Risk team for any updates concerning claim trends. Compare reserves to semi-annual Actuary reports.

Preparation of monthly journal entries to record transactions in appropriate accounting periods. Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in a timely and accurate manner

Review of month end close journal entries prepared by the Staff Accountant

Co-ordinates monthly meetings with the Legal and Real Estate groups.

Provide accounting support to approximately 8 venues including month end close accruals, analysis, and response to questions

Develops, enhances and implements accounting and finance procedures and documentation of data flow

Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations each period/quarter as assigned and scheduled

Assist with fiscal year-end financial reporting and audit requirements

Support and assist Manager and Director on any special projects and reports

Participate in system implementation of new or revised systems

High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations

Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments and projects as they arise

Ability to learn quickly; make an immediate impact, and provide value-added service

Strong communication & interpersonal skills, displaying the ability to connect and build relationships with colleagues

Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the brand

Maintain confidentiality with regard to all information being proposed and developed

Work with the accounting team to implement process and control improvements

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

4+ years of experience with demonstrated increasing responsibilities

CPA candidate preferred

Experience working with SEC registrants is a plus

Restaurant or multi-unit retail industry experience preferred

In-depth understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting issues to recording financial results

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Intermediate/Advanced understanding of the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Excel

Ability to work and research/resolve issues independently while sharing best practices and knowledge with colleagues

Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to quickly adapt to ever changing business questions and needs

Experience using SAP and Business Objects a plus

Desire to be part of a fun and rapidly growing concept

ADA

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.

EEO Statement

Topgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.

Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law.

Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee.

Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries

Restaurants, Hospitality, and Entertainment Providers

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