What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment?
Job Title: Sr. Accountant
Department: Arena, OSG Networking
Business Unit: OSG
Location: Denver, Colorado
Reports To: Controller
Employment Type: Full-Time/Salaried/Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is an integral part of the Accounting team and helps to ensure that the month-end close process is as efficient and effective as possible. This position is responsible for calculating, posting, verifying, and recording of financial transactions necessary to produce timely and accurate financial statements.
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day general ledger accounting for multiple entities.
- Assist in preparing and analyzing monthly management reports and financial statements.
- Prepare and analyze monthly journal entries and reports.
- Prepare and analyze monthly general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items timely.
- Assist in developing accounting policies and administer approved accounting procedures.
- Support the annual audit process.
- Prepare ad-hoc reporting.
- Other duties as assigned.
Performance Requirements/Skills
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and theories
- Excellent systems aptitude and strong analytical skills.
- Exceptional at problem solving and detail oriented.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work largely independently when given clear direction and to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excels in a time-sensitive, deadline driven environment with the ability to keep a positive attitude.
- Ability to communicate successfully with people at many levels within the company.
- Strives for excellence and inspires others to do the same.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines.
- Ability to quickly develop strong affiliate and internal working relationships.
- Strong financial systems knowledge.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Proficient in all other Windows and Microsoft Office software programs.
- Experience with Great Plains accounting software preferred.
- Proven record of timely and efficient completion of high-level projects with minimal oversight.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
Normal office environment. Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate reports. Requires mobility sufficient to travel.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting and/or combination of degree and experience required.
- No budgetary responsibility or ability to spend without approval.
Compensation:
- Base salary $68,00 - $85,000 per annum/hour
Benefits Include:
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Salary : $68 - $85