Accountant I - Financial Accounting

Six Flags • Sandusky, OH • 2w ago

Overview:

Why Join Us?

At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you're looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we'd love to hear from you!

Overview:

Six Flags is seeking an Accountant I - Financial Accounting. This role will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and the Director - Accounting. Responsibilities include assisting with the execution of policies and procedures required to maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as assisting with the preparation of financial statements with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of reporting.

This full-time position will report to a Manager - Financial Accounting. This associate will be an integral component of the Shared Accounting Services environment. This role requires teamwork to ensure all parks' deadlines are met in a timely manner and that the workload is shared in a fair and consistent manner. Candidates may utilize these collaborative experiences with other operating partners to develop accounting skills and to build a platform as a stepping off point into other areas of SAS or to pursue a more senior role with the company.

Six Flags, a leader in the amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Joining our Shared Accounting Services team not only offers the unique opportunity to become part of a well-respected, financially stable entertainment industry leader with a 150-year heritage of creating lifelong memories but also presents you with a chance to advance your career in the exciting consumer services sector! Six Flags offers competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes to create your own memories at parks owned and operated by Six Flags.

Responsibilities:

Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.

Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by a Manager - Financial Accounting.

Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.

Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.

Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.

Comply with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law.

Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.

1-2 years accounting experience or combined accounting & industry experience.

Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus.

Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (MicroSoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).

Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills.

Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.

Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.

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