Accountant II - Regional Financial Accounting
Company: Carowinds
Location: Buena Park
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview:The Accountant II - Regional Financial Accounting will
be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities
of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO),
Controller and Corporate Directors - Regional Financial 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. The Accountant II -
Regional Financial Accounting will assist with managing local
financial accounting support staff. -This full-time position will
report to regional leadership, either the Corporate Supervisor -
Regional Financial Accounting and/or the Corporate Manager -
Regional Financial Accounting and will be an integral component of
the Shared Accounting Services environment. -Cedar Fair, a leader
in the amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging
and rewarding career opportunities. Joining our Shared Accounting
Services (SAS) 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! Cedar Fair 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 all parks owned and
operated by Cedar Fair.
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 the Corporate
Manager - Regional Financial Accounting. --- Partner with other
shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate
and timely.--- Build relationships and liaison with park operating
associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected
in the financial statements. --- Follow and enforce compliance of
professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance
with GAAP. --- Follow internal control processes, policies, and
procedures. --- Provide accounting information and documentation to
internal and external auditors as requested. --- Assist in hiring
and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting
staff.--- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team
members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate
relationships. --- 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 Cedar Fair policies
and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and
will demonstrate commitment to Cedar Fair core values and Cedar
Fair cornerstones.--- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:--- - Bachelor's degree in accounting from an
accredited four-year college or university.--- 2+ years public
accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry
experience, or progressive 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.
Keywords: Carowinds, Buena Park , Accountant II - Regional Financial Accounting, Accounting, Auditing , Buena Park, California
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