Staff Accountant

Legends; Ontario, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global, the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, seeks a Staff Accountant to support the Finance team at the Ontario Convention Center. You will handle AP processing, journal entries, reconciliations, and assist with month-end close, while ensuring accurate coding and vendor management.

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 2–4 years’ hospitality accounting experience are preferred; proficiency with ERP systems like Dynamics 365 or Sage is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality or related operations.
• Hands-on experience with F&B accounting, inventory, COGS, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable including invoice processing, vendor setup, payment preparation and reconciliations.
• Ensure invoices are coded, approved, entered, and supported in ERP system; perform monthly bank, AP, and GL reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close; review F&B invoices, purchases, inventory, and COGS for accuracy and proper coding.
• Collaborate with F&B operations to ensure timely submission of invoices and supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet analyses; monitor AP aging and follow up on discrepancies.
• Support audits and provide requested schedules; seek opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls.

Skills

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

## Staff AccountantApply: 91764, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R100125410Position Title: Staff AccountantDepartment: FinanceReports To: ControllerCompensation: $70,304- $75,000 Annual SalaryClassification: Full-Time, Exempt**LEGENDS GLOBAL**Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking of world-class live events and venues.The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sounds like a winning formula for you. **Join us!****Position Summary:** Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Staff Accountant to provide assistance in the accounting department.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities****:*** Manage day-to-day Accounts Payable, including invoice processing, vendor setup, payment preparation, and account reconciliations.* Ensure invoices are properly coded, approved, entered, and supported in ERP system.* Perform monthly bank, AP, and GL reconciliations and assist with month-end close.* Review F&B invoices, purchases, inventory, and COGS for accuracy and proper coding.* Work closely with F&B operations to ensure timely submission of invoices, BEOs, inventory counts, and supporting documentation.* Assist with F&B inventory reconciliation and variance analysis, including investigating significant variances.* Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account analyses as needed.* Monitor AP aging and follow up on outstanding invoices and discrepancies.* Assist with revenue, expense, and balance sheet reconciliations.* Support annual audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.* Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, and efficiencies across the venues.* Provide backup support to other Finance team members and assist with special projects.**Supervisory Responsibilities:** This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.**Qualifications:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Education and/or Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.* 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, convention center, arena, hotel, restaurant, or F&B operations.* Hands-on experience with F&B accounting, inventory, COGS, and vendor management.* Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, or similar ERP systems preferred.**Skills and Abilities:*** Must understand basic Accounting principles.* Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to details.* Strong mathematical and analytical skills.* Must be able to prioritize schedules, work independently and follow instructions.* Good written and oral communication skills.**Computer Skills:*** Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.* Experience with computerized accounting software preferred.**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:**No certifications are required.**Physical Demands:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for review of statistical and other financial records and information. Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hoursTasks are performed with moderate supervision without assistance for 40% of the workday; Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, in addition to normal business hours. Employee should use precautions & follow safety guidelines.**Recruiter- Wendy Canahui**Legends Global- Ontario Convention Center2000 E Convention Center Way Ontario, CA. 91764***We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.*****Note** The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicants who need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact [phone] for further assistance.