Senior Accountant

Australia-Employment; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Senior Accountant for a high-volume live entertainment and professional sports organization in Kalamazoo, MI. You will own meaningful portions of month-end close, prepare financial statements, and analyze variances while partnering with operations and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, deep GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel skills. On-site role with complex revenue streams and broad financial ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Hands‑on month‑end and year‑end close experience.
• Strong general ledger accounting background.
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• Advanced understanding of journal entries, accrual accounting, A/P, A/R, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with Finance, operations, and leadership.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead significant portions of month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and other accounting adjustments.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, classification, and proper period recognition.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform financial statement and variance analysis and communicate significant findings to management.
• Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations and support electronic payments, deposits, and other banking activity.
• Monitor and reconcile company credit card activity.
• Support accounting and reconciliation for ticketing, concessions, sponsorships, merchandise, special events, and other revenue streams.
• Support event settlements and ensure related revenue and expenses are accurately recorded.
• Review accounts receivable and accounts payable activity and assist with unusual or aging balances.
• Prepare applicable sales and use tax filings and year-end information reporting.
• Participate significantly in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting.
• Support departmental KPI reporting and financial analysis.
• Partner with operational leaders to research variances and support business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Support fixed asset and capital spending accounting.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and compliance requirements.
• Participate in broader Finance initiatives and special projects

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Year-end close

General ledger

Financial statements

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday

Toast

Job description

Senior Accountant

$70000 - $88000 per year | Kalamazoo, MI | On-site | Permanent

Professional Sports Accounting + High-Visibility Finance and leadership collaboration within a fast-paced and growing organization

A bit about us:

We are a well-established, privately held organization headquartered in Southwest Michigan with a diverse portfolio spanning hospitality, entertainment, food and beverage, live events, development, and professional sports.

Our continued growth and diverse operations have created a sophisticated accounting environment with multiple business lines, high transaction volumes, and unique revenue streams. Our Finance team works closely with operational leaders and plays an important role in helping the organization understand performance, improve processes, and make informed business decisions.

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support the financial operations of a major live entertainment venue and professional sports organization.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys the technical side of accounting but wants to get closer to the business. You'll own meaningful portions of month-end close and financial reporting while gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and the operational activity behind live events and professional sports.

Why join us?

Unique accounting environment – Gain exposure to professional sports, live entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, and event-driven operations.

Broad financial ownership – Lead meaningful portions of close, financial reporting, reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal controls.

Interesting revenue streams – Work with ticketing, concessions, sponsorships, merchandise, special events, and venue operations.

Get beyond the numbers – Participate in budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and financial analysis that supports business decisions.

Partner directly with operations – Work alongside department leaders to understand results, research variances, and improve financial performance.

Make an impact – Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve processes, and increase the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Long-term career exposure – Join a diversified organization where you'll gain visibility into finance initiatives across multiple businesses and industries.

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to become a key member of our Finance team. This individual will support a complex, high-volume operation and take ownership of significant components of the month-end and year-end close processes.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation but is also analytical and curious. We want someone who doesn't simply produce financial statements—they understand what the numbers mean, recognize when something doesn't look right, and are willing to dig in to determine why.

Responsibilities:

• Lead significant portions of month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, deferrals, and other accounting adjustments
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy, classification, and proper period recognition
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Perform financial statement and variance analysis and communicate significant findings to management
• Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Research and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies
• Perform bank reconciliations and support electronic payments, deposits, and other banking activity
• Monitor and reconcile company credit card activity
• Support accounting and reconciliation for ticketing, concessions, sponsorships, merchandise, special events, and other revenue streams
• Support event settlements and ensure related revenue and expenses are accurately recorded
• Review accounts receivable and accounts payable activity and assist with unusual or aging balances
• Prepare applicable sales and use tax filings and year-end information reporting
• Participate significantly in annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Support departmental KPI reporting and financial analysis
• Partner with operational leaders to research variances and support business decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and strengthen internal controls
• Support fixed asset and capital spending accounting
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and compliance requirements
• Participate in broader Finance initiatives and special projects

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Hands‑on month‑end and year‑end close experience
• Strong general ledger accounting background
• Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements
• Advanced understanding of journal entries, accrual accounting, A/P, A/R, balance sheet reconciliations, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to independently research and resolve accounting issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively partner with Finance, operations, and leadership
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

Nice to Have:

• Sports, entertainment, hospitality, restaurant, venue, or event accounting experience
• Experience within another high‑volume, transaction‑heavy environment
• Experience supporting multiple revenue streams or business units
• Event settlement or revenue accounting experience
• Workday experience
• Toast experience

Direct sports or entertainment experience is not required. We're most interested in finding a technically strong accountant who enjoys complexity, understands financial reporting, can work independently, and wants to understand the business behind the numbers.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.