Senior Accountant

Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA 98109, USA

About Us:

Climate Pledge Arena is the complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Sitting at the base of the Space Needle on the Seattle Center campus, the arena is home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, PWHL Seattle Torrent, WNBA's Seattle Storm, and the world's biggest performers of live music and events. Since opening in October 2021, we have hosted over 400 public events and welcomed over 4 million guests.

The arena has been awarded Sports Business Journal’s Sports Facility of the Year and Pollstar’s best new concert venue and is consistently ranked within Pollstar’s top 10 for top grossing arenas worldwide.

Seattle Arena Company, a division of Oak View Group (OVG), privately developed and now operates Climate Pledge Arena. OVG based in Denver, Colorado is a global leader in facility development, management, hospitality, and sales. Climate Pledge Arena is named after The Climate Pledge, an initiative founded by Amazon and Global Optimism asking global corporations to become net zero carbon by 2040.

We have one of the most progressive sustainability programs of any arena our size, including being the first and only arena in the world to achieve the International Future Living Institute’s first Zero Carbon Certification.

Position Summary:

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant that is proactive, driven and collaborative. This person will report directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager and will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of key financial statement categories, including: cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expense, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expense, deferred revenue, revenue, equity, related party activity, and other various financial transactions for multiple business entities.
• Prepare and record journal entries using adequate supporting documentation. Reconcile balance sheet accounts as part of month end close cycle.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of reports, such as monthly consolidated financial statements and quarterly compliance certificates for lenders.
• Review and document contractual terms and application of accounting guidelines.
• Perform monthly/quarterly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide explanation on variances.
• Drive process improvement and contribute to exciting projects that achieve scalability and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly State and Local tax filings.
• Partner with Sr. Accounting Manager and SVP of Finance to ensure all financial provisions of the lease are met.
• Complete other special projects as requested by leadership.

Required Experience &

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA Preferred)
• 4+ years of accounting experience, inclusive of 2+ years of operational accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of GAAP accounting principles required.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups, Sum-ifs, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to work independently while contributing to overall department objectives.
• Must be a fierce communicator, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to reprioritize and shift quickly.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a cross-organizational collaborator to ensure alignment and financial accuracy.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Netsuite experience preferred but not required.

• This role is based in-person at Climate Pledge Arena with at least 4 days in-office unless otherwise arranged.
• Minimal Travel (less than 10%):
  May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight…