Staff Accountant

Legends Global • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is hiring an entry-level Staff Accountant at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Under general supervision, the Staff Accountant reports directly to the Accounting Manager and supports financial matters including accounts receivable, general ledger, auditing, box office, exhibitor services, and event settlements. The position works with Sales, Event Services, and Operations and may involve duties inside or outside the building, depending on event needs. The role has no supervisory responsibilities.

The position requires applying accounting principles and financial controls, handling accounting and event-related records, and producing accurate work in a fast-paced environment. The employee must communicate effectively, maintain productive working relationships, exercise judgment and initiative, organize work to meet deadlines, and remain flexible as circumstances change. Extended or irregular hours, including day, evening, weekend, and holiday work, may be needed based on functions.

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Some part-time or summer internship experience involving accounting responsibilities is preferred, or a similar combination of education and experience. The employee should have strong computer skills and a solid foundation in Excel, and be willing to learn accounting and financial reporting software. The position uses a Windows 10 PC, Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel and Word, and other standard office equipment. Accounting software experience is preferred; MS D365, Boomer Software, and the ABI timeclock system are pluses. No certifications are required.

Physical demands include close vision to review accounting information on a computer monitor and printed materials, regular hand use for typing and coding general ledger information, moving around the facility, and standing for long periods during events. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

The posting lists day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits; voluntary disability, accident, prepaid legal, and critical illness benefits; company-matched 401(k); free downtown parking; vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days; and employee events. Some benefits may be available only to full-time employees; the posting also notes that some perks are available to part-time team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university, or a similar combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles, financial control procedures, computerized accounting systems/software, and financial management.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered during employment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing situations and ability to work under pressure while producing accurate results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended and/or irregular hours, which may include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as needed.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and a strong foundation in Excel.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software, and willingness to learn accounting and financial reporting software.
• Ability to use a Windows 10 personal computer, Microsoft Office 365 applications including Excel and Word, and other standard office equipment.
• Close vision for reviewing accounting information on a monitor and hard-copy output; regular hand use for typing and coding general ledger information; ability to move around the facility and stand for long periods during events.

Nice To Haves

• Some part-time or summer internship experience in a position with accounting responsibilities.
• Experience in an accounting software package.
• Experience with MS D365 and Boomer Software.
• Experience with the ABI timeclock system.
• Excellent customer service skills are highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fixed-asset detail records and perform account analysis.
• Assist the Accounting Manager with preparation of financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts receivable and accounts payable control accounts to detail aging.
• Reconcile cash receipts and disbursements.
• Perform monthly closing of subledgers.
• Input journal entries and analyze other general ledger accounts.
• Perform other functions delegated by the Accounting Manager.
• Maintain and audit box office ticket sales reports.
• Maintain event deposits.
• Prepare assigned event settlements in coordination with Sales, Event Services, and Operations.
• Prepare and input entries to record daily cash reports and/or daily ticket collection reports.
• Assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, analysis, and journal entries.
• Assist with exhibitor services event audits as needed.
• Run reports using online ordering system software.
• Assist with inquiries and research discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Voluntary disability, accident, prepaid legal, and critical illness benefits.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Free downtown parking.
• Vacation, sick, holiday, and personal days.
• Employee events each year.
• Some benefits may only be available in full-time status; some perks are available to part-time team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level