Manager of Accounting Operations

SUMMARY

Manage the day-to- day operations of maintaining the organization's general ledger. Perform a wide variety of general accounting functions, including classifying and coding data, preparing journal entries, analyzing/reconciling general ledger accounts, assisting in the preparation of monthly reports, researching, and resolving discrepancies, maintaining records, and assisting on various projects as they occur.

ESSENTAIL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Prepare & approve journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation. Ensure that entries align with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Verify, approve, and move data in the system for multiple committees and business units.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform key account analysis and reconciliations.
• Review & perform analysis on accounting transactions and resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide assistance with the annual financial statement audits.
• Work with committees and staff show-wide to research accounting issues and queries.
• Oversee cash operations, including verification of deposits, reconciliation of cash, coordination with armored courier service and bank.
• Prepare and manage ticket inventory for ticket sellers during showtime.
• Supervise credit card and cash-handling operations, ensuring proper management of transactions, chargebacks, and related financial equipment.
• Escalate errors when identified and push towards resolution.
• Perform period-end account closing activities and reconciliations, assist with preparation of periodic financial reports.
• Follow documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.
• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as requested by management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA degree in accounting or finance; two to four years of progressive experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervising a full-time staff accountant whose primary work applies to accounting operational processes and cash room seasonal personnel.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem solving skills. Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must demonstrate proven organization and project management skills, including ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects and activities while maintaining proper focus on major strategic initiatives
• Ability to cope in a changing environment. Ability to interact with Finance and Non-Finance employees at all levels. Positive, enthusiastic "can do" attitude and work ethic. Serve as a positive influence within the Finance Group. This should be demonstrated through a positive and energetic outlook, an ability to eagerly develop professionally, a willingness to encourage a team environment and a fostering of ideas.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
• Basic understanding of US GAAP, accounting processes & procedures and business ethics.
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of 3rd-party payroll systems.
• Knowledge in Oracle and/or Net Suite a plus

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common-sense and analytical reasoning to interpret written, oral, or diagram-based information. Analyzes complex facts, evaluates alternative solutions, and provides well-supported, practical recommendations in a fast-paced environment.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods.

The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, chemicals and animals at various times.