Staff Accountant - Reliant Park - NRG Stadium - Overhead

The Staff Accountant I supports the Finance team within Aramark Sports + Entertainment by performing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining the integrity of financial records, and assisting with the month-end and year-end close process for operations at Reliant Park. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with 1–2 years of experience who is detail-oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

The Staff Accountant I will work closely with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting for food & beverage, retail, catering, and event operations while supporting continuous process improvements and maintaining strong internal controls.

Job Responsibilities

· Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, reclasses, and recurring entries.

· Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

· Assist with month-end and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

· Analyze event-related revenues and expenses and investigate variances as needed.

· Assist with inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), labor cost analysis, and other operational financial reporting.

· Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and GAAP.

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.

· Partner with operations, payroll, and other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and improve financial processes.

· Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

· Follow established internal controls and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and reporting efficiencies.

· Perform ad hoc financial reporting, analysis, and special projects as assigned.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

· Associates/ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

· 1–2 years of professional accounting experience required.

· Experience in hospitality, sports & entertainment, food service, retail, or other high-volume transactional environments is preferred.

· Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

· Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.

· Experience reconciling high-volume cash, credit card, or point-of-sale (POS) transactions is preferred.

· Experience with ERP/accounting systems

· Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

· Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

· Demonstrated sense of ownership, accountability, and professionalism.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Candidates must successfully complete an Excel skills assessment as part of the interview process. The assessment will evaluate proficiency in:
• Pivot Tables
• XLOOKUP and/or VLOOKUP
• SUMIFS and other logical formulas
• IF statements
• Data filtering, sorting, and validation
• Basic financial reconciliations and data analysis

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Education