Accounting Manager; One Observatory

Overview

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.

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The Accounting Manager will gather, assemble, tabulate, check and file financial data; maintain financial records and ledger accounts; process documents involved in financial transactions; perform financial reconciling and posting; make arithmetical calculations; prepare and present end of month financial results and variances to budget to General Manager and Client. Assist General Manager with the preparation of the annual budget. The role reports to the Director of Finance.

• Process daily sales reports in accounting system (Food and Beverage and Ticketing revenue)
• Prepare and distribute AR invoices to designated customers for timely payment (Private Events, Third party Ticketing companies, Management fees to clients)
• Oversee AP invoice processing for proper coding, accuracy; resolve discrepancies
• Prepare and present monthly financial results to Management and Client
• Assist Director of Finance with the development of new automated systems and processes
• Review receivables for accuracy with the ability to resolve variances
• Reconcile all GL Accounts each month
• Assist the Director of Finance with audits and other ad hoc requests
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• Work with the Accounting/Finance leadership team to develop junior talent, to include intern(s)

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 provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• A bachelor’s degree (accounting coursework preferred) with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience
• Knowledge of POS Systems within the hospitality industry
• Advanced Excel skills

• Knowledge of accounting policies and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High ability to leverage resources to get projects completed
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time – with a focus on prioritizing
• A general understanding of, and the ability to review contracts
• Ability to learn and adapt to new software and procedures quickly
• Ability to work independently and cohesively in a team environment
• Ability to foster relationships at all levels of the organization

Competitive salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401(k) plan.

Location:

On Site (One World Observatory, New York City)

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.

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.