Seasonal Associate - Shared Finance Services (SFS)

Cedar Point; Amherst (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Seasonal Associate in Shared Finance Services to support financial accounting in a collaborative team environment. You will help prepare accounting entries and general ledger reconciliations under supervision, contributing to timely closes.

The position is seasonal with an hourly pay rate of $18, and offers an opportunity to learn GAAP-based practices while building essential finance skills in a dynamic entertainment company.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Great written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized, detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounting entries for assigned properties to ensure timely period closing schedules.
• Assist in preparing general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by a Manager – Financial Accounting.
• Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
• Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with professional accounting standards and GAAP.
• Occasionally adjust work schedule to meet deadlines, including overtime and evenings/weekends.
• Adhere to Six Flags policies and demonstrate commitment to core values.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Job description

Seasonal Associate - Shared Finance Services (SFS)

At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!

Overview:

The Shared Finance Services (SFS) seasonal associate will be part of a collaborative team responsible for ensuring the functions of Financial Accounting are completed timely, consistently, and accurately. The SFS seasonal associate will report directly to the Accounting II, Supervisor, and/or Manager responsible for their primary role.

Six Flags, a leader in the amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging and rewarding intern, co-op, and continuing career opportunities. Joining our Shared Finance Services (SFS) 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 intern, learn and build skills in the exciting and FUN consumer services sector!

Job Type: Seasonal

Pay Rate: $18/hour

Why Join Us?

At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!

Overview:

The Shared Finance Services (SFS) seasonal associate will be part of a collaborative team responsible for ensuring the functions of Financial Accounting are completed timely, consistently, and accurately. The SFS seasonal associate will report directly to the Accounting II, Supervisor, and/or Manager responsible for their primary role.

Six Flags, a leader in the amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging and rewarding intern, co-op, and continuing career opportunities. Joining our Shared Finance Services (SFS) 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 intern, learn and build skills in the exciting and FUN consumer services sector!

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounting entries for assigned properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
• Assist in preparing general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by a Manager – Financial Accounting.
• Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
• Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
• Comply with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
• 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 and cornerstones.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Students currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, and/or Business Administration.
• Basic knowledge in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).
• Great written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Great 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.
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.