Staff Accountant – Iceplex & Treasury Services
About The Position
The Staff Accountant will serve as the primary accountant supporting Kraken Community Iceplex, handling day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting related to the facility. The role reports to the Manager, Accounting and supports treasury activities, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, audits, tax preparation, and process-improvement projects. The successful candidate will be proactive, driven, collaborative, and able to apply accounting and finance knowledge in a fast-paced professional sports and entertainment organization. The role is based on-site in Seattle and requires in-person work, with occasional work-from-home opportunities as business needs allow. Minimal travel may be required. The schedule must be flexible and may include weekends, nights, and holidays. Physical activities include frequent bending, lifting 15–20 pounds, sitting, exposure to external elements, and extensive walking through the building, including inclines and stairs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- One to three years of relevant accounting experience is identified as ideal.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including X-lookups, Pivot Tables, and Sum-ifs.
- Demonstrated critical-thinking skills.
- High motivation and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to learn quickly, remain open to change, and take on unfamiliar tasks.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, manage multiple tasks, and reprioritize quickly.
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey messages effectively.
- Ability to work flexible hours.
- Ability to work on-site in Seattle and in person; schedule may include weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent bending, lifting 15–20 pounds, sitting, and extensive walking through inclines and stairs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software.
- Experience with Concur AP and expense platform.
Responsibilities
- Create and post journal entries for Kraken Community Iceplex with adequate supporting documentation, including determining appropriate accounting treatment for revenue recognition.
- Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis and report enterprise cash activity.
- Initiate payments and ensure banking information is accurately and promptly set up.
- Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Assist with preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting for Kraken Community Iceplex.
- Support and provide backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Assist with preparation of annual audit and tax PBCs.
- Drive process improvement and contribute to projects that achieve scalability and efficiency.
- Offer creative suggestions and proactive solutions to internal and external customer issues.
- Complete other special projects as requested by leadership.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible enrolled dependents.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Company-paid Orca card.
- 401(k), including pre-tax and Roth options, with company match up to 4%.
- 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time.
- At least 10 paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental leave.
- Kraken ticket stipend and employee-only presale opportunities to non-Kraken events.
- Discounts at Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners.
- Company-wide recognition platform.
- Bonus eligibility.
- Monthly cell phone stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
