Accounting Coordinator

ASM Global Stadium Management, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global is seeking an Accounting Coordinator to lead hands-on GL accounting, oversee day-to-day sub-ledger activities, and drive accurate monthly closes at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. You will manage AP/AR, payroll, and inventory while preparing financial statements and variance analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor's in accounting or related field, 3–5 years' experience, and CPA preferred. A strong control environment and collaboration with the finance team are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• CPA preferred; knowledge of GAAP and GASB is required.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with sub-ledger accounting and general ledger close.
• Experience preparing financial statements, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Experience supervising or managing clerical accounting staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facility's accounting as the lead accountant; hands-on GL duties.
• Manage day-to-day sub-ledger accounting (AP, AR, payroll, inventory).
• Lead monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate month-end closes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and other GL activity.
• Maintain GL and ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and reconciliations of balance sheets.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Coordinate with client accounting/finance teams and external auditors.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA license preferred

3–5 years of professional accounting experience

Tools

Sage Quantum 50

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION: Accounting Coordinator DEPARTMENT: Finance REPORTS TO: General Manager FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the lead accountant for the facility, responsible for hands‑on operational and general ledger accounting;
• Manage and perform day‑to‑day sub‑ledger accounting functions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, etc;
• Lead the monthly financial close process and ensure timely and accurate completion of all month‑end activities;
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, adjusting entries, and other general ledger activity;
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded, coded, and classified;
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations;
• Prepare and review balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations;
• Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budget to actuals, and supporting financial schedules;
• Analyze monthly financial performance against budget and provide explanations for significant variances and performance trends;
• Maintain supporting documentation for financial transactions, reconciliations, and journal entries;
• Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities and ensure transactions are processed accurately and timely;
• Provide hands‑on support and back‑up to accounting staff as necessary to ensure continuity of accounting operations;
• Coordinate with the client's accounting and finance team on an ongoing basis regarding financial reporting, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and other accounting matters;
• Coordinate the preparation of external audit materials and work directly with the client's external auditors during the annual audit process;
• Assist the General Manager and Regional Finance Team with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other accounting‑related needs;
• Assist in establishing and maintaining appropriate accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial processes;
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls;
• Perform other accounting and financial responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position serves as the lead accounting resource for the facility and provides oversight and direction to clerical accounting functions and staff. The Accounting Coordinator is expected to remain actively involved in day‑to‑day accounting activities while providing leadership, training, review, and support to accounting staff. This position requires that supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with Legends Global policies and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities may include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing performance; addressing accounting‑related issues; and ensuring established financial procedures are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to independently perform each essential duty with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required by the position. This is a hands‑on accounting position within a small local finance team with occasional corporate support. The successful candidate must be comfortable serving as the facility's lead accountant, while directly performing accounting functions, in addition to providing oversight of supporting staff.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) license is preferred;
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience, including experience in public accounting and/or private industry, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support financial operations in a growing organization;
• Experience cultivating long‑term, trusting relationships with external clients is preferred;
• Experience with and strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) pronouncements;
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month‑end financial close, including performing detailed and analytical account reconciliations;
• Experience with sub‑ledger accounting such as, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, etc;
• Experience preparing financial statements, forecasts, and performing budget‑to‑actual financial analysis;
• Experience supervising or managing clerical accounting functions is preferred;

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of general ledger and sub‑ledger accounting;
• Strong understanding of GAAP and GASB pronouncements;
• Strong knowledge of month‑end close processes and procedures and ability to analytically perform detailed account reconciliations;
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, forecasts, budget to actual comparisons, and supporting schedules;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and explain financial variances;
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy;
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurring deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of facility accounting processes;
• Ability to work effectively with the General Manager, Regional Finance Team, client finance personnel, external auditors, and facility staff;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential financial and personnel information;
• Strong knowledge of accounting software and applications, Adobe, and various Microsoft Office applications;
• Experience with Sage Quantum 50 accounting software is a plus but not required.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Henrico Sports & Events Center / 1 All Star Blvd Glen Allen VA, 23059

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.