Hybrid Senior Technical Accountant bei SeaWorld Entertainment

SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.

What you get to do:

The Senior Technical Accountant will participate in the day-to-day accounting functions in Corporate Finance. In this position the individual will routinely work with varying levels of management at both the corporate office and the Company’s parks. This position will work with the Accounting Manager to help take a leadership role in the development and execution of new accounting procedures and analyses. This position will perform multiple accounting functions to include but not limited to:

• G/L entries
• G/L account reconciliations
• Accounting for company expense accruals, miscellaneous expenses, etc.
• Assist with Quarterly SOX controls, including contact review, related parties, etc.
• Assist in the facilitation of audit processes
• Work on financial reporting/analyses for projects and/or audits such as the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, 401k plan, etc.
• Generate financial reporting documents and develop ad hoc analyses for both internal and external customers
• Provide technical accounting responses and solutions to management and auditors based on analytical reviews in the areas of accounting/audit/sales tax/property tax
• Perform detailed reviews for work performed by Accountant I and Accountant II, and discuss review activity with auditors
• Provide assistance to other corporate finance / accounting functions such as financial reporting, budgeting, etc.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:  

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. Masters preferred.
• CPA or CPA Candidate preferred
• Must have at least 4 years of corporate accounting experience or at least 3 years of public accounting experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Accounting experience in a theme park environment, preferred
• Experience with SAP, preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization
• Ability to apply technical accounting concepts into requested accounting and audit projects
• Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to complete ad hoc projects at the request of management or auditors
• Strong communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment
• Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.