Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Legends Global

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Legends Global, located in Houston, Texas. Legends Global is the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, operating a premier facility with four major venues in Houston: Reliant Center, Reliant Stadium, Reliant Astrodome, and Reliant Arena. This role supports all financial matters, including accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, auditing, and event settlements, ensuring financial accuracy and acting as a key liaison between the facility and clients.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Reports under general supervision and collaborates with Sales, Event Services, and Operations.
• Mission: This role ensures accurate financial record-keeping and smooth event settlements, supporting both internal financial operations and client relations.
• Tech Stack: MS Office 365 Apps (Excel, Word), accounting software package, MS D365, Boomer Software, ABI timeclock system.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Event Financials: Prepare assigned event settlements and flash reports while collaborating with Sales, Event Services, and Operations.
• Daily Cash Recording: Prepare and input entries to accurately record daily cash reports and daily ticket collections.
• Monthly Close Support: Assist with the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, financial analysis, and preparation of journal entries.
• Audit & Compliance: Maintain internal audit controls and participate in external audits, including exhibitor services event audits as needed.
• Client Relations: Act as a liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all client requirements are met and facility rules, regulations, and policies are adhered to.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited four-year college or university, coupled with core knowledge of standard accounting principles and financial control procedures.
• Experience: Zero to three years of related experience and/or training in the sports and entertainment industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in standard accounting principles and financial control procedures, strong computer skills including Excel, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Experience with accounting software packages (e.g., MS D365, Boomer Software) and ABI timeclock systems, along with excellent customer service skills.