Sr Accountant

Senior AccountantTopgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf—and a genuinely energizing place to build a career. Every year, guests visit our venues for an experience that's hard to find anywhere else: hitting golf balls toward a target-lined outfield, tracking every shot in real time, enjoying great food and drinks, and connecting with friends, family, and coworkers.With more than 100 venues worldwide and proprietary Toptracer technology integrated into our guest experience and licensed globally, Topgolf operates at the intersection of entertainment, technology, and hospitality. We are a growing, dynamic business with meaningful opportunities to innovate, scale, and continuously improve how we support our teams and our guests.The Senior Accountant will support the Accounting team's monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, with a focus on prepaid and accrued expenses, payroll accounting, and construction and fixed asset accounting. This includes, but isn't limited to, reconciling balance sheet accounts, supporting internal and external audits, and serving as the accounting point of contact for a designated group of venues. This position will work cross-functionally to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, and will help develop and document stronger accounting processes, controls, and use of AI-driven tools.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce accurate, timely financial statements as part of the Accounting team's monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including the external auditMaintain, amortize, and reconcile prepaid expenses, and record accurate accruals through searches for unrecorded liabilitiesRecord and reconcile payroll, commission, and bonus accruals, including related reclassing and true-up entries during month-end closePrepare monthly construction draws, submit general contractor invoices with GL coding, and resolve liens filed against Topgolf propertiesServe as the accounting contact for a designated group of venues, supporting audits, and using AI and other tools to create efficiencies in day-to-day accounting workCore Competencies for SuccessFinancial Reporting & Close ExcellenceDelivers accurate, well-supported financial statements and account reconciliations on a consistent monthly, quarterly, and annual cadence.Produces accurate, timely financial statements as part of the Accounting team's close process, including the external audit.Reconciles balance sheet accounts and intercompany transactions, and researches and analyzes fluctuations versus prior year, prior month, and budget.Payroll & Balance Sheet AccuracyApplies close attention to detail to keep payroll-related accounts clean, reconciled, and well-supported.Records weekly and bi-weekly payroll, commission, and bonus accruals, and related reclassing and true-up entries during month-end close.Reconciles payroll-related balance sheet accounts monthly and manages the escheatment process for payroll and accounts payable checks.Construction & Fixed Asset StewardshipManages the financial side of venue construction with rigor, from funding requests through lien resolution.Prepares monthly construction draws, distributes them to REITs, and monitors reimbursement progress.Submits general contractor invoices to AP with GL coding, requests funding, obtains lien waivers, and resolves liens filed against Topgolf properties.Audit, Controls & Systems JudgmentExercises sound technical judgment to strengthen controls and support a smooth audit cycle.Supports quarterly and annual audits, including schedule preparation and fulfilling sample selection requests.Develops, documents, and maintains internal accounting controls and procedures, and participates in system implementations as they arise.Cross-Functional Business PartnershipBuilds trust with venues and cross-functional teams as a responsive, reliable accounting resource.Serves as the accounting contact for a designated number of venues, including month-end close accruals, analysis, and responses to leadership questions.Collaborates with FP&A, operations, and treasury on financial matters, and supports management with special projects and reports.Process, Systems & AI InnovationLooks for smarter ways to work, using technology and documentation to raise the bar on efficiency.Uses AI and other tools to create efficiencies in day-to-day accounting work.Develops, enhances, and documents accounting and finance procedures and data flow.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field3+ years of accounting experience with a track record of increasing responsibilityCPA a plus; auditing experience at a public accounting firm is a plusRestaurant or multi-unit retail industry experience preferred; experience working with SEC registrants is a plusFixed asset or construction accounting experience is a plusDeep understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting issues to recording and reporting financial resultsExperience with large ERP systems required; SAP a plusAdvanced understanding of the Microsoft Office suite, including Word and Excel—pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and SUMIF(S) formula knowledge is essentialStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams and levelsWell organized, with the ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and projects in a fast-changing environmentComfortable working and resolving issues independently, while maintaining confidentiality given the sensitive nature of the data processedBenefitsFree Play & 1/2 price food! Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that's just for starters for those who qualify. View team member benefits here.EEO StatementTopgolf is a global sports and entertainment community and is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. As an affirmative action employer, Topgolf also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve. Topgolf is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, genetics or any other category protected under applicable law. Topgolf Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Topgolf will not pay fees for unsolicited agency resumes and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Topgolf Entertainment Group and will be processed accordingly without fee. Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.