Herschend Family Entertainment · 5 hours ago
Senior Accountant
Reeds Spring, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHerschend Family Entertainment is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, and they are seeking a Senior Accountant to contribute to their financial team. This role involves taking ownership of complex financial tasks, ensuring compliance with internal policies and GAAP, and supporting the monthly and annual close process.
Media and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Support the monthly close process ensuring accurate and timely close for assigned business units including accruals/deferrals, review and variance analysis, and other closing activities. Build strong partnerships with assigned business leaders to provide accounting guidance and support through close, forecasting and budgeting process
Support internal/external financial reporting including preparation cash flow, account reconciliations, year end audit schedules and PBC’s, and footnote preparation
Ensure Company Financial Policies and Procedures are followed and consistent across HE subsidiaries. Communicate exceptions to leadership
Ability to take ownership of complex reconciliations or accounting processes with minimal oversight
Ability to proactively recognize and solve problems, analyze discrepancies and drive process improvements
Assist in the preparation of meeting materials as needed
Support the Corporate Accounting Manager, Director of Accounting and VP of Finance with special projects
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work efficiently, handle multiple tasks, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with others in a friendly, professional manner
Handle confidential information responsibly
Detail oriented and analytical
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with at least 3 years' progressive accounting experience in a business of similar size to HFE
Experience in various areas of accounting with an emphasis on general ledger accounting
Strong understanding of accounting cycles, company operations, and accounting systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred)
CPA designation a plus but not required
Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred
Company
Herschend Family Entertainment
Herschend Family Entertainment develops and operates entertainment, tourism and hospitality properties
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Wexler
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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