Senior Accountant

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us! THE ROLE We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically strong Senior Accountant to support all aspects of own all aspects of accounting, reporting, financial systems and financial operations, helping to ensure all are maintained in compliance with internal controls, GAAP and governmental rules. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of accounting experience with strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills plus advanced Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter, detail-oriented and possess the ability to prioritize work in order to meet deadlines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare monthly journal entries to meet month-end close deadlines Maintain account analyses and prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure compliance with GAAP Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation Identify and implement process improvements Prepare schedules and provide information to support audits Ensure compliance with internal controls Perform ad hoc projects and analysis Support the Accounting team on strategic projects QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting CPA or MBA in Accounting a plus 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong understanding of US GAAP Experience documenting processes and maintaining internal controls Skills and Abilities Ability to prioritize, multi-task and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced, changing environment Ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface with all levels of the organization and third-parties Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills, experience with D365 and/or Blackline a plus Certificates, Licenses, Registrations CPA or MBA in Accounting a plus. COMPENSATION Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan. WORKING CONDITIONS Location: Norwalk, CT PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr