The Accounting Specialist will have an integral role in the Accounting & Finance team which includes processing and coding of invoices, reconciliations, period-end close processes, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis. The role has a great opportunity for growth, as we continue to build the accounting department.
Essential Functions
- Code, process, and reconcile operational expense invoices accurately and on time
- Participate in the period-end close process including the preparation of journal entries, support schedules and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with managing requests via the workflow system
- Communicating with clients and vendors to resolve outstanding issues
- Appropriately input data via the accounting system
- Create and update vendor accounts based on information provided
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Implement and develop solutions to drive accounting efficiencies
- Cross-train with team members to ensure ability to fill in
- Organize and maintain retention files
- Prepare reporting and/or analysis, as necessary
- Provide support during annual audit, as necessary
- Assist with special projects and other functions, as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus 3 years of relevant work experience or equivalent. (Relevant experience in lieu of a degree will be considered)
- High attention to detail with a proven ability to analyze, interpret, and resolve a variety of discrepancies
- Knowledge of fundamental accounting principles applying to expenses, accruals, and pre-paids
- Experience working in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
- Consistent in meeting deadlines, well organized, adept at managing peak workloads
- Dedicated to the timely delivery of a superior product
- Creative thinker and solutions-oriented
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (specifically Excel including the ability to utilize basic functions)
- Experience with AP workflow systems such as Transcend
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or a similar discipline is preferred
- Industry experience in entertainment, live events, or travel is preferred
- Experience with Blackline or other reconciliation applications
- Microsoft Great Plains/Dynamics F&O is preferred
Entertainment Benefits Group offers outstanding employee benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k Match
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability (Company Paid)
- Basic Life and AD&D (Company Paid)
- Additional Voluntary Benefits (additional life, legal, critical care, and more)
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- 3 Weeks of PTO + 5 Personal Days
- Paid Holiday Break from Christmas to New Year
- Paid Holidays
- Fitness Centers (location dependent)
- Annual Day of Giving
- Company Bonus Program
- Share in the FUN! EBG gives $1000 per year in Tickets-At-Work gift cards to full-time employees to experience and enjoy the savings marketplace!
