Accounting Analyst, Financial Services-Accounting

Ilitch-Sports-Entertainment; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympia Entertainment in Detroit, MI is seeking an Accounting Analyst responsible for general accounting support, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will work with event accountants, operations, sales and marketing to invoice for services, analyze ledgers, and assist in forecasts and annual budgets.

The role requires integrity, strong analytical skills, and proactive communication in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of two years related accounting experience.
• Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
• Effective and proactive communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for multiple accounts.
• Reconcile costs incurred for events and prepare billing requests.
• Collaborate with operations, sales and marketing to invoice for services provided.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
• Participate in the monthly close process and explain budget to actual variances.
• Assist in monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned departments.
• Suggest process improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Workforce

Job description

Amaze, Inspire, UniteJOB SUMMARY:The accounting analyst position is responsible for providing general accounting support to the organization, including but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, month-end closing activities, forecasting, budgeting, and performing cost and variance analysis. This position manages complex and confidential company financial records and operates with significant discretion and autonomy.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:• Reconcile costs incurred for publicly ticketed and private events. Compile, review, record, and prepare billing requests.• Work with event accountants to provide timely and accurate event cost information.• Work with operations, sales and marketing departments to invoice for their services provided.• Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly.• Participate in the monthly close process, including preliminary review of financial statements, preparation and posting of journal entries, and explanation of budget to actual variances.• Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned department(s) through analysis of accounts and working in a collaborative manner with department leaders.• Execute in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and recommend new ideas or changes to current policies and procedures, as needed.• Continuously evaluate business processes and implement changes that increase efficiencies.• Perform other duties as assigned.MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.• Minimum of two years related experience.• Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.• Effective and proactive communication, both orally and in writing.• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.• Self-starter with strong attention to detail.• High level of resourcefulness, initiative, and good judgment. Setting priorities and handling multiple tasks simultaneously.• Intermediate Excel skills.PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:• Working knowledge of accounting principles to ensure financial results are in conformity with Generally Acceptable Account Principles.• Sports and Entertainment experience• Experience with Oracle.• Experience with Workforce and/or Workday.All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.Olympia Entertainment is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.