Senior Accounting Manager

ASM Global•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is seeking a skilled Senior Accounting Manager for the Tucson Convention Center, which includes the Tucson Arena, Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, and Leo Rich Theater. This role assists in developing and implementing company goals and priorities related to financial management, budgeting/forecasting, accounting, purchasing, and payroll, ensuring compliance with State and Federal law, and Legends Global’s policies and procedures. The Senior Accounting Manager will perform day-to-day accounting and payroll activities for the facility and food and beverage operations.

Requirements

B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university
Minimum of 3 - 5 years of general accounting experience
Extensive knowledge of accounting software, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting
Familiar with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures
Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
Strong supervisory skills
Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information is required
Must be very detail oriented
Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff, including management
Ability to work irregular hours will vary due to events and will include day, evening, weekends, and holidays
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet strict deadlines
Must have professional attitude and appearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems is desirable
Sage software knowledge is beneficial

Responsibilities

Assist Director of Finance in preparing financial statements and other financial reports for the Client and Legends Global Corporate, including monthly statements, annual budget, forecasting, food and beverage reports, month-end-inventory, annual reports, and more.
Be a senior leader in the Finance Department assisting Director of Finance with staff support, development, training, recruiting, and more.
Maintain the accuracy and credibility of the general ledger by monitoring activity, trial balance and performing monthly reconciliations of key accounts.
Direct the installation and maintenance of accounting records to show receipts and expenditures.
Direct the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records.
Analyze financial performance and cost analyses for all departments; recommend appropriate actions/changes to meet business goals.
Prepare statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
Coordinate preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implement recommendations of Client as requested.
Coordinates year-end report of fiscal performance for the General Manager's report.
Monitor Legends Global’s compliance with all provisions of the management contract.
Maintain contact with Legends Global' s risk management department and insurance broker for coordination of appropriate coverage.
Review and/or prepare event settlements.
Review and/or prepare all box office artist and/or promoter settlements.
Act as the on-site contact for Live Entertainment show settlements as assigned by the Director of Finance, including artist and/or promoter settlements as well as day-of merchandise audit and reconciliation, if applicable.
Prepare artist cash advances and / or artist guarantee payments.
Verify cash deposits and complete audits of box office vault.
Review and execute all checks and deposits; review daily cash receipts and disbursements.
Monitor and project daily, weekly, or monthly cash flow.
Direct the installation and maintenance of any new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory, property, and other related procedures and controls.
Prepare and remit Sales & Use Tax reports.
Oversee or perform bank reconciliations on multiple accounts for both food and beverage and facility operations.
Oversee or perform bi-weekly payroll processing and subsequent journal entries.
Coordinate and prepare all aspects of HR and payroll, for all employees, in compliance with state and federal wage and hour requirements, Legends Global policy, and union contracts.
Verify completion of new hire paperwork and ID's.
Enter new hires in ADP for payroll processing.
Remit payment to Unions for paycheck withholdings.
Complete all reporting needs for HR and Payroll.
Verify unemployment claims.
All other duties as assigned.