Staff Accountant

POSITION:
Staff Accountant DEPARTMENT:
Finance

REPORTS TO:

Director of FinanceFLSA STATUS:
Salaried, Exempt 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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the convention center. The position performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close activities, financial reporting, and event-related accounting and settlements. The Staff Accountant also supports budgeting and forecasting, maintains accurate financial records, assists with internal controls and compliance, and provides documentation and support for internal and external audits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, review, and post journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and other accounting adjustments.

Perform and review bank, balance sheet, general ledger, and other account reconciliations, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved timely.

Support and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including accruals, account analysis, and financial statement preparation.

Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure transactions are properly recorded in accordance with company policies and accounting principles.

Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, budget reports, variance reports, and other management reports.

Assist with the preparation and maintenance of annual operating budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses.

Support event accounting and show settlements, including reviewing event-related revenues, expenses, settlements, and supporting documentation.

Assist with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, payroll, benefits, tax-related accounting, and other financial processes as needed.

Monitor accounting transactions and internal controls to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and applicable requirements.

Assist with annual audits and other financial reviews, including preparing schedules, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests.

Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and provide recommendations to improve financial processes and controls.

Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support operational and leadership decision-making.

Collaborate with Operations, Event Services, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and other departments to gather information and resolve financial issues.

Maintain organized and accurate financial records and support documentation.

Protect the confidentiality of financial and company information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential…