What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accounting Analyst position at Ilitch Sports + Entertainment?
JOB SUMMARY:
The senior accounting analyst position is responsible for providing advanced accounting support to the organization, including but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, month-end closing activities, forecasting, budgeting and performing cost and variance analysis. This position manages complex and confidential company financial records and operates with significant discretion and autonomy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participate in the monthly close process, including preliminary review of financial statements, preparation
and posting of journal entries, and explanation of budget to actual variances.
• Assist in preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned department(s) through analysis
of accounts and working hand-in-hand with department leaders.
• Work with internal departments and management to track and invoice external partners/vendors.
• Execute in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and recommend new ideas or
changes to current policies and procedures, as needed.
• Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly.
• Continuously evaluate business processes and implement changes that increase efficiencies.
• Manage and lead special projects.
• Manage, direct, and support the accounting analyst regarding a range of issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of six years related experience. (Any equivalent combination of experience and training which
provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work).
• Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
• Evidence of highly developed verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to
changing priorities.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest ethical standards and
integrity.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Working knowledge of accounting principles to ensure financial results are in conformity with Generally
Acceptable Account Principles.
• Advanced Excel skills, which may include the creation of macros, pivot tables, etc.
• Experience with Oracle.
• Experience with Workforce and/or Workday.
• Experience with event accounting