Staff Accountant

Legends Global•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Staff Accountant at NRG Park in Houston, Texas. NRG Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement. We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park. NRG Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), NRG Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), NRG Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and NRG Arena. We are seeking a unique Staff Accountant to join our team. Under general supervision, the Staff Account works closely with all financial matters including accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, auditing, box office, exhibitor services and event settlements. Also, this position acts as a liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or finance.
Zero (0) to three (3) years related experience and/or training in the sports and entertainment industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Know and apply standard accounting principles, financial control procedures, computerized accounting systems/software, and financial management.
Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.
Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
Work effectively under pressure and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
Good written and verbal skills.
Strong computer skills required.
Operate a personal computer with Windows 10 using MS Office 365 Apps including Excel and Word and other standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Excellent customer service skills highly recommended.
Experience in an accounting software package is preferred; MS D365 and Boomer Software is a plus.
Strong foundation in Excel.
Experience with ABI timeclock system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare assigned event settlements while working closely with Sales, Event Services and Operations.
Prepare assigned event flash reports for reporting and journal entry posting purposes.
Prepare and input entries to record daily cash reports and/or daily ticket collection reports.
Assist in monthly close process including account reconciliations, analysis, and preparation of journal entries.
Assist in AP batch entry review.
Maintain internal audit controls and participate in external audits.
Assist with exhibitor services event audits as needed.
Run reports directly through online ordering system software.
Assist with inquiries and research discrepancies.
May perform other duties as assigned.