Staff Accountant (Highmark Stadium - Buffalo Bills)

Legends Global•Buffalo, NY

9d•$63,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant will assist the Director of Finance in executing all accounting functions. These functions will include but are not limited to establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures; overseeing the preparation and evaluation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial operating reports; and presenting findings and recommendations to Senior Management.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail.
Able to demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes.
Ability to be self-motivated and work independently and work well as a team player.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Minimum 2 years accounting experience.
Strong understanding of US GAAP.
Knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting.
Must have advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Detail oriented and deadline driven with good analytical, organization, and communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of management and associates.
Able to present financial data in a concise, logical, and useful manner.
A Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Finance

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
2-3 years of accounting experience is preferred
Strong analytic and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and review of budget-to-actual reports.
Provide training to new and existing staff as needed and serve as a resource on accounting matters.
Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items.
Work cross-functionally with other groups on a day-to-day operation of the business.
Reconcile general ledgers, post journal entries, and assist with the preparation of financial statements.
Accruals, fixed-assets, revenue recognition & variance analysis.
Reconcile intercompany accounts and post eliminating journal entries.
Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
Verify and analyze business records, transactions, and procedures.
Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts and balance sheets.
Prepare schedules for quarterly reviews and year-end audit for independent external auditors.
Research issues, clarify information, and prepare supporting data.
Special projects, as assigned
Provides customer service to all internal employees and outside contacts.
Practice safe work habits and complete company and venue safety and general compliance training.
Maintain a pleasant and collaborative attitude towards customers, co-workers, and management.
Adheres to the Legends Global and venue company policies.
Complete other duties as assigned by management.
Available to work non-traditional hours (Nights, Weekends & Holidays)