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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment · 3 months ago

Accountant, Sr. (Full-Time, On-Site) SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$69K/yr - $75K/yr

3+ years exp

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is dedicated to caring for animals and creating memorable experiences for visitors. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting functions, collaborate with various management levels, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

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Responsibilities

G/L entries, including analyzing and understanding supporting operational and financial records and accounts to ensure entries are posted correctly

G/L account reconciliations, including analyzing supporting records, and following up on variances

Work on accounting for various revenue and accounting transactions including company barter transactions & analyses, expense accruals, miscellaneous corporate revenues and expenses, sales taxes, etc

Review contracts, including barter arrangements, and provide input to management of various departments to align transactions with accounting guidance

Update policies and procedures in line with emerging accounting guidance

Assist in the facilitation of audit processes

Assist in credit reviews of accounts receivable

Assist in account payable/procurement research for the park, including good receipt timing, PO approvals and expense/capitalization classification

Work on financial reporting, audits and analyses for projects such as periodic compliance filings, audits of company related programs such as SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, 401k plan, etc

Generate financial reporting documents and develop ad hoc analyses for both internal and external customers

Provide technical accounting responses and solutions to management and auditors based on analytical reviews in the areas of accounting audit/sales-tax/property-tax

Perform detailed reviews for work performed by accounting staff, and discuss review activity with auditors

Provide assistance to other finance/accounting teams as needed, such as financial reporting, budgeting, etc

Special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualification

GAAPAccounting experienceExcel proficiencySAP experienceTechnical accountingCommunicationOrganizational skillsRelationship buildingProject management

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting

3+ years of accounting experience

Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization

Ability to apply technical accounting concepts into requested accounting and audit projects

Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner

Ability to complete ad hoc projects at the request of local and corporate teams

Strong communication skills

Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment

Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experienced in researching technical accounting guidance and providing educated opinions and suggestions for application

Experienced in Word, PowerPoint

Highly proficient in Excel – able to use Excel to quickly analyze data, can easily perform all standard functions

Strong organizational skills

Preferred

Experience in SAP

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Voluntary Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Company

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

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SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment™ is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.

Founded in 1959

Orlando, Florida, USA

10001+ employees