Accountant (Hospitality NFL & MLB)

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. Join us!

THE ROLE 

The Accountant reports directly to the Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for the accounting and reporting functions for two venues in NFL and MLB hospitality. They will assist across a range of accounting duties including month-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and maintaining effective internal controls.  The position is also responsible for assisting in ad hoc reporting and financial analysis. 

The successful candidate will have the proven ability to effectively communicate directly with multiple levels of management including venue and corporate senior leadership.  

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Gather, assemble, tabulate, check and file financial data.
• Maintain financial records and ledger accounts.
• Processes documents involved in financial transactions, financial reconciling and posting.
• Assist with month-end close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, roll forwards, and financial statement. 
• Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and review of budget-to-actual reports
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items
• Assist General Manager in weekly forecast updates.
• Review accounts receivable balances and perform collections as needed.
• Prepare daily cash deposits and coordinate armored car pick-ups.
• Reconcile general ledgers, post journal entries, and assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Process check and refund requests: check requests for accuracy; resolve problems; enter data into system. 
• Work on special projects as needed. 
• Accountable for helping others or providing regular guidance on an as-needed basis.
• Regular communication and liaison with venue finance and accounting teams, as well as VP of Finance and General Managers.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE      

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree (accounting coursework preferred).
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ accounting experience 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays. 
• Must be able to work in a team environment. 
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and related products. 
• Knowledge of accounting policy and procedures and POS Systems is required. 
• Ability to research, interpret and understand technical accounting concepts is preferred. 
• A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed/self-motivated. 
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail. 
• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. 
• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities. 

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Hybrid (Tampa, FL)

This will role support Raymond James Stadium & George Steinbrenner Field

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.