Seasonal Associate - Shared Finance Services (SFS)

Cedar Point; Vermilion (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Seasonal Associate for its Shared Finance Services team. You will assist in accounting entries and reconciliations, supporting timely financial closes and adherence to GAAP.

Ideal candidates are students enrolled in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat. Some overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF (Adobe Acrobat).
• Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing accounting entries for assigned properties to help maintain timely close schedules.
• Assist in preparing general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by a Manager – Financial Accounting.
• Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions are accurate and timely.
• Follow internal control policies and GAAP standards.

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.