Staff Accountant; Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills

Position: Staff Accountant (Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills)
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POSITION:
Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT:
Finance/Accounting

REPORTS TO:

Director of Finance

FLSA STATUS: FT salaried, exempt

LOCATION:

New Highmark Stadium
- Orchard Park, NY

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner's representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team.

Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant will assist the Director of Finance in executing all accounting functions. These functions will include but are not limited to establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures; overseeing the preparation and evaluation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial operating reports; and presenting findings and recommendations to Senior Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and review of budget-to-actual reports.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed and serve as a resource on accounting matters.
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items.
• Work cross-functionally with other groups on a day-to-day operation of the business.
• Reconcile general ledgers, post journal entries, and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Accruals, fixed-assets, revenue recognition & variance analysis.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and post eliminating journal entries.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents. Verify and analyze business records, transactions, and procedures.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts and balance sheets.
• Prepare schedules for quarterly reviews and year-end audit for independent external auditors. Research issues, clarify information, and prepare supporting data.
• Special projects, as assigned
• Provides customer service to all internal employees and outside contacts.
• Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training.
• Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.
• Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned by management.
• Available to work non-traditional hours (Nights, Weekends & Holidays)

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. 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.

• CPA preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Minimum 2 years accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Detail oriented and deadline driven with good analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and associates.
• Able to present financial data in a concise, logical, and useful manner.

Education, preferred qualifications, and/or experience

• A Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Finance
• 2-3 years of accounting experience is preferred
• Strong analytic and communication skills.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary of $63,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location:

New Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an…