Technical Accountant

Job Description

Technical Accountant | SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, located at the corporate office in Orlando, Florida. SeaWorld stands as a world-renowned leader within the themed-park and entertainment industry, recognized for its unwavering passion for animal care and its dedication to crafting positive, memorable experiences for visitors globally. This vital role is central to maintaining the financial integrity and accuracy of the company, with the Technical Accountant participating directly in the day-to-day accounting functions. This position routinely collaborates with a diverse array of personnel across both the corporate office and the Company’s various parks, ensuring consistent and precise financial operations across the entire organization.

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

• Team: Corporate Finance department, collaborating with park and corporate personnel
• Mission: To accurately complete daily accounting functions, maintain general ledger integrity, and support financial analysis for various internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Reconcile Accounts: Complete comprehensive reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, including but not limited to cash accounts, prepaid accounts, and payable accounts. This involves thoroughly analyzing supporting financial records, investigating any identified variances, and performing necessary follow-up actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and Post Journal Entries: Prepare and accurately post various journal entries, such as expense accruals and cash activity transactions. This requires a deep understanding and analysis of supporting operational and financial records and accounts to ensure that all entries are correctly recorded in the general ledger.
• Facilitate Audit Processes: Provide essential assistance as needed in the coordination and facilitation of various audit processes, both internal and external. This includes gathering and presenting requested financial information and documentation to ensure audits proceed efficiently and successfully.
• Develop Financial Analyses: Generate a variety of accounting documents and develop ad hoc financial analyses as requested. These analyses serve both internal departmental customers for operational insights and external customers for reporting purposes.
• Support Corporate Finance: Offer crucial assistance to other Corporate Finance departments, including but not limited to corporate financial reporting, capital accounting, and budgeting. This collaborative support contributes to the overall financial health and strategic planning of the company.
• Manage Special Projects: Undertake special projects and perform other duties as assigned by management, contributing to various initiatives and operational needs within the finance department.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience: At least one year of accounting experience, or five years of accounting experience while actively working towards a degree.
• Skills: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders; strong communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Bonus: Master’s Degree preferred; CPA or CPA Candidate, preferred; experience with SAP preferred.