Revenue Accounting Associate I — Finance Foundations

Cedar Point Amusement Park; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags is seeking an Accountant I – Revenue Accounting to join our Shared Accounting Services team. This entry‑level role focuses on timely and accurate revenue accounting across systems and events, reporting to the Supervisor-Revenue.

As part of a dynamic environment, you will handle reconciliations, contribute to journal entries, and generate management reports. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university and/or a minimum of four years combined accounting and/or industry related experience.
• Understanding of dependent upstream and downstream activities that impact and are impacted by Revenue Accounting.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat). Extra consideration is given to candidates with experience in account reconciliations, system automation, and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (macros).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Import and export all revenue related data between accounting systems while ensuring all activity is accurately mapped and reporting correctly.
• Receive, reconcile, and enter all non-system related revenues and receipts.
• Work with the Accounts Receivable team in correctly booking all event related revenues.
• Generate, review, and distribute operational reports to the management team.
• Review Sales Tax percentage by location to isolate and fix possible system setup issues.
• Complete the weekly concessionaire payback process, create the journal entry, and prepare the pay sheets for review.
• Participate in the reconciliation of all deferred revenue accounts to ensure proper mapping of product redemptions and sales.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

PDF (Adobe Acrobat)

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel Macros

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Six Flags is seeking an Accountant I – Revenue Accounting to join our Shared Accounting Services team. This entry‑level role focuses on timely and accurate revenue accounting across systems and events, reporting to the Supervisor-Revenue.

As part of a dynamic environment, you will handle reconciliations, contribute to journal entries, and generate management reports. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.