Venue Senior Accountant

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Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting daily accounting operations with a primary focus on cash management and accounts payable. This role ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, supports month-end close activities, and maintains strong internal controls. The role will partner with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements within the accounting department.

The Senior Accountant will be part of the national Venue accounting team and will work with all open venues but have an emphasis on being the onsite accountant for the Detroit venue.

Responsibilities:

Cash Management

• Monitor and reconcile daily cash activity across multiple bank accounts.
• Prepare daily cash position reports and support weekly cash forecasting.
• Record bank transactions, including deposits, ACH/wire payments, and transfers.
• Reconcile bank statements monthly, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with treasury-related inquiries and maintain documentation for banking activities.
• Ensure cash transactions comply with company policies and approval workflows.

Accounts Payable

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding, approvals, and compliance with company policies.
• Perform 2-way match (invoice, PO, receiving), when applicable.
• Reconcile AP aging and assist in month-end AP accruals.
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP efficiency and strengthen internal controls.

Inventory

• Maintain and reconcile inventory for food and beverage

• Review perpetual inventory system entries and identify discrepancies.
• Reconcile inventory subledger to the GL and cogs allocation

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Prepare journal entries related to cash activity, AP, accruals, and other routine transactions.
• Prepare sales journals at the consolidated venue level and assist with revenue recognition postings.
• Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts and ensure supporting documentation is maintained.
• Assist with month-end close timelines, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support preparation of financial reporting schedules and audit documentation.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Support enhancements to accounting workflows, automation, and ERP/AP system usage.
• Participate in system testing, upgrades, or new implementations as needed.
• Improve inventory workflows, cost-tracking processes, and data accuracy.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Procurement, Operations, Treasury, and other teams to ensure accurate and complete financial information.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Experience:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in cash management, accounts payable, prepaids and fixed assets.
• Strong understanding of Inventory controls and management.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, filters).

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-entity or fast-growing corporate environment.
• Operational experience in food and beverage.
• Experience with multiple POS or event management systems (e.g. Micros, Tripleseat).
• Exposure to treasury or banking platforms.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools (e.g., Tipalti, , Concur).
• Experience in hospitality with an emphasis in Venue operations.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Analytical mindset with good problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High sense of ownership, integrity, and reliability
• Team-oriented with willingness to learn and grow

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. This requirement is in…