Technical Accountant

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent and Health Care Flexible 
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Employee Assistance Program

Legal Assistance Plan

Job summary

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in Orlando is seeking a Technical Accountant to support day-to-day corporate accounting. You will work with teams across the corporate office and parks to ensure accurate ledgers and timely reporting.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration, have GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and are comfortable managing multiple projects in a team. Master’s degree and SAP experience are a plus; CPA or CPA candidate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• GAAP knowledge required.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Time management

GAAP knowledge

Multitask in team environment

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration

Master's Degree 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.