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Florida Staffing

Senior Accountant

Florida Staffing, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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Sr. Accountant

Legends Global brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across planning, sales, partnerships, hospitality, and merchandise, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences. We are also the world leader in venue management and live event production, overseeing 400+ arenas, stadiums, convention / exhibition centers, and performing arts venues globally. Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

The Role Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day general ledger accounting for multiple venues including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

Provides financial support for event booking decisions

Provides support with the preparation and review of month-end accounting close process

Generates departmental and event income / expense reports

Analyzes event-level profitability, including ticket sales, concessions, staffing and other revenue / expense streams

Supports financial audit and internal control procedures

Assists in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, prepares variance analysis

Develops dashboards and performance reports for senior management

Assists with event settlements

Files monthly sales tax

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Thorough understanding of accounting principles and ability to handle all aspects of the accounting cycle

Strong attention to detail and high accuracy rate is a must

Strong customer service and able to interact in a professional manner with various functions and levels within the organization

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and able to preserve confidentiality of all data

Must be able to communicate with technical and non-technical users

Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task

Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 2 years' experience in public accounting and / or finance

Experience with Sage or similar accounting software (preferred)

Experience within the venue management industry (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

Must have advanced PC skills (MS Outlook, Excel, Word)

Compensation Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Location Jacksonville, Florida

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to occasionally stoop and lift (minimum of 15 pounds). Requires repetitive movement and good eye / hand coordination. Characteristically involves sitting for extended periods. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of accounting information and other financial records and information. In addition, regular use of hands for typing and coding general ledger information is required.

Note The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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