POSITION: Senior Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Finance

REPORTS TO: COE Controller

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, 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. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Senior Accountant to support all aspects of own all aspects of accounting, reporting, financial systems and financial operations, helping to ensure all are maintained in compliance with internal controls, GAAP and governmental rules. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills plus advanced Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, detail oriented and possess the ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly journal entries to meet month-end close deadlinesMaintain account analysis and prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure compliance with GAAPCreate and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentationIdentify and implement process improvementsPrepare schedules and provide information to support auditsEnsure compliance with internal controlsPerform ad hoc projects and analysis Support the Accounting team on strategic projects

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience    

Bachelor’s degree in accountingMBA and/or CPA a plus4+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong understanding of US GAAPExcellent documentation skillsExperience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls

Skills and Abilities  

Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environmentAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-partiesProficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, experience with D365 and/or Blackline a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Norwalk, CT

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.

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. Also, 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. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.