Senior Accountant

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About Us: We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans Come First, with Risk Comes Reward, Great Teams Can Achieve Unimaginable Results, Honoring the Pacific Northwest is Our Duty, and Driving the Business is Our Responsibility. Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, is the complete redevelopment of an historic landmark, originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. The arena is home to the NHL's Seattle Kraken, WNBA's Seattle Storm, PWHL Seattle and the world's biggest performers of live music and events. The arena is named after The Climate Pledge, an initiative founded by Amazon and Global Optimism asking global corporations to become net zero carbon by 2040. Climate Pledge Arena has one of the most progressive sustainability programs of any building its size, including being the world's first Zero Carbon Certified arena. Climate Pledge Arena opened October 19, 2021. Visit climatepledgearena.com

Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant that is proactive, driven and collaborative. This person will report directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager and will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring accurate accounting of key financial statement categories, including: cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expense, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expense, deferred revenue, revenue, equity, related party activity, and other various financial transactions for multiple business entities.
• Prepare and record journal entries using adequate supporting documentation. Reconcile balance sheet accounts as part of month end close cycle.
• Assist in preparation and distribution of reports, such as monthly consolidated financial statements and quarterly compliance certificates for lenders.
• Review and document contractual terms and application of accounting guidelines.
• Perform monthly/quarterly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analyses and provide explanation on variances.
• Drive process improvement and contribute to exciting projects that achieve scalability and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly State and Local tax filings.
• Partner with Sr. Accounting Manager and SVP of Finance to ensure all financial provisions of the lease are met.
• Complete other special projects as requested by leadership.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA Preferred)
• 4+ years of accounting experience, inclusive of 2+ years of operational accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of GAAP accounting principles required.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups, Sum-ifs, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter and be able to work independently while contributing to overall department objectives.
• Must be a fierce communicator, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to reprioritize and shift quickly.
• A high degree of personal integrity and consistently put the interests of the organization first.
• Must be a cross-organizational collaborator to ensure alignment and financial accuracy.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Netsuite experience preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

• This role is based in-person at Climate Pledge Arena with at least 4 days in-office unless otherwise arranged.
• Minimal Travel (< 10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• May need to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Compensation:

• In accordance with the Washington State Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the expected base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual base pay will depend on employee's experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
• This role is classified as exempt.

Benefits & Perks:

• 100% Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
• 100% Company-paid life insurance and short & long-term disability insurance
• 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
• Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• 15 vacation days, 10 personal holidays, and accrued sick time
• Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Company-paid Orca, local transit card
• Corporate office located at Climate Pledge Arena; complimentary Arena garage parking offered
• Employee meal perks
• Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
• Company-wide recognition platform
• Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
• Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring: Climate Pledge Arena aspires to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don't meet every job requirement listed-or if you haven't worked in the industry or are still learning about the industry-we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is 'Make Us Better' and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy. If you'd like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: View email address on click.appcast.io. Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

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