Accounting Associate

SUMMARY

The Accounting Associate is responsible for supporting the nightly financial operations of HallOVeen and the Magical Forest by ensuring the accurate processing, reconciliation, and safeguarding of cash and other financial transactions. Working with a high degree of independence, this role plays a critical part in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting operational efficiency, and upholding internal cash handling and accounting procedures. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. This part-time seasonal position requires open evening availability throughout the event season.

Embrace Opportunity Village's core values by cultivating positive and meaningful CONNECTIONS with participants and team members, demonstrating ENTHUSIASM, high standards of PRODUCTIVITY, authentic STEWARDSHIP, and consistent participation in individual and team DEVELOPMENT.

There are evening hours and weekend responsibilities with this position that may require extended hours.

This is a seasonal position from approximately October 2026 to January 2027, utilized to support the Magical Forest.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage cash operations, including the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivables, and reconciliation of cash flow to ensure accuracy and accountability.
2. Perform additional accounting, financial, and administrative duties as assigned to support departmental and operational needs
3. Assist cashiers with troubleshooting issues, as needed.
4. Provide exemplary customer service to patrons of the Magical Forest.
5. Prepare cash revenue deposits based on downloaded reports from the following systems - NCR Aloha and Interactive.
6. Report suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, Isolation, and Abandonment (ANEIA) immediately, as  mandated by state law.
7. May be assigned other duties as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not directly supervise others. This position may work alongside volunteers who are overseen by the Event's department leadership.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, team members, and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Must posses social perceptiveness to assess and understand other's reactions and behaviors. 
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• High energy, positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Self-directed, with strong ability to work independently, and to set and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities, follow through to completion of tasks, work well under pressure, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
• Ability to resolve multiple complex issues simultaneously while remaining calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to accept and apply performance-based feedback.
• Ability to interpret instructions, gain knowledge, and take initiative.
• Strong aptitude for numbers and financial information.
• Strong organizational skills, including accurate file management.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and social perceptiveness to respond in a calm, kind and professional manner to common inquiries, criticisms or complaints while working in a fast-paced and noisy environment.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Must encompass professional demeanor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Two (2) years' work experience in Finance, Accounting, Banking, or related field.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Preferred: Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below represent those that a team member must meet to perform essential functions of the job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift up to forty-five (45) pounds.
• Ability to tolerate stress in a highly active environment.
• Ability to conduct tasks and successfully perform under critical deadlines.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment.
• Ability to bend, squat, and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in a theme park environment in variable weather conditions.
• Ability to tolerate slight to extreme indoor and outdoor temperatures.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and social perceptiveness to respond in a calm, kind, and professional manner to common inquiries, criticisms or complaints while working in a fast-paced and noisy environment.