Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a busy entertainment organization in Sandusky, Ohio. This role oversees close activities, supports accurate financial reporting, and partners with operational leaders to address accounting matters that affect business performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a commitment to maintaining sound controls, audit readiness, and timely results.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the review and approval of recurring accounting activity so weekly and monthly financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Direct the period-end close process and guide staff accountants in preparing journal entries, maintaining deadlines, and supporting complete trial balance reporting.
• Ensure accounting practices align with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, and required financial control frameworks.
• Respond to requests from internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, clarifying transactions, and supporting efficient audit completion.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while reinforcing accountability, technical excellence, and ethical decision-making.
• Partner with park operations and finance colleagues to resolve daily accounting questions and improve the accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Perform and review account reconciliations using established tools and processes to identify variances and maintain reliable balances.
• Coordinate with finance leadership and cross-functional partners to address seasonal and recurring staffing needs across the accounting function.
• Support compliance with regulatory and internal financial control requirements, including relevant U.S. accounting guidance and organizational control standards.• 5+ years of accounting experience, including responsibility for month-end close and general ledger activity.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to audit documentation requests.
• Solid understanding of accounting controls, compliance expectations, and detail-oriented accounting standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operational teams and finance peers to resolve accounting issues.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.