Seasonal Finance Services Associate — GAAP & GL

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

Job summary

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Seasonal Shared Finance Services (SFS) Associate. You will be part of a collaborative team handling Financial Accounting tasks, reporting to Accounting II, Supervisor, or Manager.

The position emphasizes timely, accurate accounting entries, reconciliations, and adherence to internal controls and GAAP, with potential overtime to meet deadlines. This is a great chance to grow in a stable entertainment industry leader.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Basic knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good problem-solving, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and honest.

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.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat (PDF)

Job description

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is seeking a Seasonal Shared Finance Services (SFS) Associate. You will be part of a collaborative team handling Financial Accounting tasks, reporting to Accounting II, Supervisor, or Manager.

The position emphasizes timely, accurate accounting entries, reconciliations, and adherence to internal controls and GAAP, with potential overtime to meet deadlines. This is a great chance to grow in a stable entertainment industry leader.