Senior Accounting Analyst

Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG)

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • At least six years of relevant experience.
  • Highest standards of integrity and ethics.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical abilities.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with multitasking capabilities.
  • Intermediate Excel skills are a must.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the monthly close process and review financial statements.
  • Assist in preparing monthly forecasts and annual budgets for departments.
  • Track and invoice external partners/vendors with internal departments.
  • Execute corporate accounting policies and suggest improvements.
  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
  • Evaluate business processes for efficiency improvements.
  • Lead special projects and support junior accounting analysts.

Benefits

  • Access to advanced accounting tools and technologies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Autonomy in managing accounting functions and decision-making.
  • Involvement in cross-departmental collaboration.
  • A culture that values integrity and ethical standards.
Full Job Description
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 All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment.

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