Staff Accountant

Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation; Berkeley Lake (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harlem Globetrotters are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports accurate and timely financial reporting while partnering across the organization to ensure transactions are recorded, reconciled, and processed effectively.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2–5 years of general ledger experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills, and a collaborative, deadline-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of general ledger or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or financial systems and the ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and professional approach with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain prepaid and accrued balances, including related amortization schedules.
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, P-card transactions, and monthly expense reports.
• Review and process venue settlements and related revenue activity.
• Research accounting issues, determine appropriate corrections, and make recommendations as needed.
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to provide timely and professional support.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GL accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters - THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of today's game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission continues to advance the game of basketball and deliver exciting and interactive entertainment to the world. If you have ever seen a jump shot, slam dunk or a half-court hook shot, you have witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. For nearly six decades, Herschend Enterprises has created award-winning entertainment experiences designed to bring families closer together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating. Today, more than 10,000 employees across our family of companies deliver distinctive theme park, entertainment, and attraction experiences for guests of all generations. As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect.

Position Summary

The Harlem Globetrotters are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role supports accurate and timely financial reporting while partnering across the organization to ensure financial transactions are recorded, reconciled, and processed effectively. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, enjoys solving problems, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional to expand their experience while contributing to the financial operations of an iconic global brand.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and research and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain prepaid and accrued balances, including related amortization schedules.
• Review and process accounts payable invoices, P-card transactions, and monthly expense reports.
• Review and process venue settlements and related revenue activity.
• Research accounting issues, determine appropriate corrections, and make recommendations as needed.
• Evaluate accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance.
• Partner with internal teams and external contacts to provide timely and professional support.
• Assist with ad hoc financial projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of general ledger or related accounting experience.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research issues, evaluate information, and reach appropriate conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or financial systems and the ability to quickly learn new technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and professional approach with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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