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Herschend Family Entertainment
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Staff Accountant
Herschend Family Entertainment · Peachtree Corners, Georgia, United States
In short
The Staff Accountant will prepare daily, weekly, and monthly journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations. They will also process accounts payable invoices and venue settlements while identifying opportunities to improve financial process efficiency.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A minimum of 2 to 5 years of general ledger accounting experience and advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency are required.
About Herschend Family Entertainment
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Questions about this role
- Is this Herschend Family Entertainment role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
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
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- 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.
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