Lead Accountant

Financial Analyst

The main purpose of this role is to work with our accounting group to produce accurate and timely financial statements for internal and external use. This will mainly include point of sale reconciliations, insurance accounting, recording non-POS revenues and various accruals in accordance with applicable accounting standards. The person in this role will interact with corporate and site level associates and managers (our customers) to assist with financial information communication. The person in this role will also guide and review the work performed by the Staff Accountant within the team. There will also be opportunities to work on special projects as they arise. We are looking for someone who will work with fairly minimal oversight and can work well with teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists the Accounting team in producing accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensures the timely and accurate posting, balancing, and reconciliation of the general ledger for each entity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Researches and analyzes fluctuations between current financial results compared to prior year, prior month, and budgeted amounts
• Reviews and researches point of sale variances for multiple POS systems
• Works closely with the Systems team to resolve any POS issues or mapping changes
• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations for company's insurance policies. Work closely with Risk team for any updates concerning claim trends. Compare reserves to semi-annual Actuary reports.
• Preparation of monthly journal entries to record transactions in appropriate accounting periods. Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in a timely and accurate manner
• Review of month end close journal entries prepared by the Staff Accountant
• Co-ordinates monthly meetings with the Legal and Real Estate groups.
• Provide accounting support to approximately 8 venues including month end close accruals, analysis, and response to questions
• Develops, enhances and implements accounting and finance procedures and documentation of data flow
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations each period / quarter as assigned and scheduled
• Assist with fiscal year-end financial reporting and audit requirements
• Support and assist Manager and Director on any special projects and reports
• Participate in system implementation of new or revised systems. High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding expectations

Critical Skills & Experience Requirements