Technical Accountant

SeaWorld; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes

Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SeaWorld is seeking a Technical Accountant to join our corporate office team in Orlando. You will perform daily accounting functions, reconcile ledgers, post journal entries, and support audits while collaborating with parks and corporate finance staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration and at least one year of accounting experience; CPA or CPA candidate is preferred. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration.
• At least one year of accounting experience; or working towards degree and 5 years accounting experience.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to complete ad hoc projects at the request of management or auditors.
• Strong communication skills and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete reconciliations for general ledger accounts and analyze variances.
• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting records.
• Assist in audit processes and facilitate information flow.
• Generate accounting documents and ad hoc analyses for internal and external customers.
• Support corporate finance departments with reporting, budgeting and other tasks.
• Handle special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Time management

Team collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Admin

Master's degree preferred

CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do

The Technical Accountant will participate in the day-to-day accounting functions at the corporate office. In this position they will routinely work with various personnel at both the corporate office and the Company's parks.

This position will perform multiple accounting functions and processes to include but not limited to

• Complete reconciliations for general ledger accounts (e.g., cash accounts, prepaid and payable accounts, etc.) including analyzing supporting records & variances, and performing follow-up
• Prepare and post journal entries (e.g., expense accruals, cash activity / transactions, etc.) including analyzing and understanding supporting operational and financial records and accounts to ensure entries are posted correctly
• Assist as needed in the facilitation of audit processes
• Generate accounting documents and develop ad hoc analyses for both internal and external customers
• Provide assistance as needed to other Corporate Finance departments (for example, corporate financial reporting, capital accounting, budgeting)
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed

• Must have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Business Administration
• At least one year of accounting experience; or working towards degree and 5 years accounting experience
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to complete ad hoc projects at the request of management or auditors
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment
• Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must have experience in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What else is important

• Master's Degree preferred
• CPA or CPA Candidate, preferred
• Experience with SAP preferred

The perks of the position

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.