STAFF ACCOUNTANT - Indianapolis, IN

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

LEGENDS GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

Recognized leaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations across different categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience. We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property, and operating as a true extension of each client’s brand. Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience. 

Staff Accountant 

The Staff Accountant will assist in executing all accounting functions. These functions will include but are not limited to: establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures; overseeing the preparation and evaluation of daily, weekly, and monthly financial operating reports; and presenting findings and recommendations to Senior Management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participate in month-end close activities including the preparation and review of journal entries and review of budget-to-actual reports
• Prepare and review monthly reconciliations of assigned balance sheet accounts and ensure that general ledger accounts are reconciled with resolution to reconciling items
• Assist General Manager in weekly forecast updates.
• Review accounts receivable balances and perform collections as needed.
• Prepare daily cash deposits and coordinate armored car pick-ups.
• Reconcile general ledgers, post journal entries, and assist with the preparation of financial statements
• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliation for assigned general ledger accounts and balance sheets
• Prepare audit schedules and filing sales/use tax forms in multi-state environments

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience is preferred
• Strong analytic and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects, successfully completing assigned tasks accurately and completely.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well independently with minor supervision.
• Strong team player with commitment to ensure deadlines are met.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX required

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

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

Education

• Bachelors or better in Accounting
• Bachelors or better in Finance

Skills

• Team Work