Staff Accountant - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater - Sports Facilities Company : Job Details

STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater

Sports Facilities Management, LLC

LOCATION: Albertville, AL

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Albertville, AL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater is a member of The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) and is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC was awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides support to our Director of Finance with the day-to-day finance and accounting tasks at Sand Mountain Park & Amphitheater. Confidentiality is critical. The position requires solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills. The candidate will be self-starting, energetic, focused with ever increasing responsibility and challenge. This position is responsible for all bookkeeping functions related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and General Accounting including maintenance of the accounting systems, adherence to established policies and procedures, review of documentation for appropriate authorization, timely notification of any problems or concerns and superior customer service. The Staff Accountant position is a valuable role that helps support our mission of improving the health and economic vitality of the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

* Billing/invoicing/collection for multiple customers and vendors in accordance with contractual terms for work performed and reimbursable expenses, including compliance with all policies and procedures

* Weekly and monthly financial reporting to the facility's Director of Finance

* Assist Director of Finance with budget preparations

* Pay bills and maintain ledgers

* Understanding of revenue recognition according to GAAP

* Reconciliation of bank statements and general ledger accounts

* Experience maintaining general ledger accounts including posting of Journal Entries

* Experience with month end closing procedures

* Ensuring efficiency, accuracy and legal compliance of accounting records

* Analyze financial performance and recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenues

* Prepare documentation for external auditors

* General ledger coding credit card statement(s) according to policy and procedure and importing data into general ledger

* Oversight and approval of travel expense submissions for reimbursement

* Manage the balancing of cash drawers and making bank deposits

* Maintain adequate stock of office supplies

* Interact with/and coordinate personnel in the office

* Manage inbound/outbound mail, etc.

* Schedule business travel for personnel and clients, if necessary

* Prepare memos, letters, reports, expense reports, PowerPoint presentations

* Various other accounting projects as directed by Finance Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or equivalent business experience preferred as well as knowledge of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience including general accounting, accounts receivables and payables, and month-end close

* Knowledgeable QuickBooks Online & Dynamics 365

* Proficient with MS Office, intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

* Must be extremely organized and detailed oriented

* Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism

* Ability to operate a calculator, computer, and other general office equipment

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Must have excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

* Must be self-starting, energetic, and focused

* Solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

* Work environment is fast paced

* Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds infrequently

* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment

* Must be able to remain in a sitting stationary position for long periods of time

* Due to the nature of sports facility, the Staff Accountant may be expected to work varied hours