Senior Accountant, Wings Eventer Center & Kalamazoo Wings

Greenleaf Hospitality Group•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Senior Accountant for Stadium Management Corporation (SMC) is a key member of the Finance team responsible for supporting the financial operations of Wings Event Center (WEC) and the Kalamazoo Wings ECHL team. This role leads critical components of the month-end and year-end close processes, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, maintains strong balance sheet and internal control processes, and provides financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision making. The Senior Accountant partners with multiple departments and business leaders to support the unique financial and operational needs of a sports and live entertainment organization and professional hockey team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end close processes
Advanced understanding of general ledger accounting, A/P, A/R, accrual accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google suite
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with Finance, operational departments, and leadership
High level of discretion and confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday and Toast systems preferred
Sports, entertainment, hospitality, or other high-volume transactional accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead significant portions of the month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and other accounting adjustments
Review general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and appropriate period recognition
Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
Perform financial statement and variance analysis and communicate significant findings to management
Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, researching and resolving reconciling items
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and oversee electronic payments, deposits, and other banking activity
Monitor and reconcile company credit card activity and ensure compliance with company policies
Support accounting and reconciliation of ticketing, concessions, sponsorship, merchandise, special events, and other venue and team revenue streams
Support event settlements and ensure event-related revenues and expenses are accurately recorded
Review accounts receivable and accounts payable activity and assist with resolution of aging or unusual balances
Prepare applicable sales and use tax filings and year-end information reporting
Lead or significantly contribute to annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and departmental KPI reporting
Partner with department leaders to research variances, improve financial processes, and support operational decisions
Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes
Support fixed asset and capital spending accounting and documentation
Assist with internal and external audits and maintain appropriate supporting documentation
Maintain applicable licenses, renewals, and other financial compliance requirements
Participate in Greenleaf Hospitality Group Finance initiatives and other projects as needed