Staff Accountant

Summary

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Staff Accountant at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.  Reliant Park is in the fast lane for opportunity and excitement.  We are a one-of-a-kind premier facility with four major venues within one giant park.  Reliant Center (one million+ sq. ft. Convention Center), Reliant Stadium (home of the Houston Texans and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo), Reliant Astrodome (“The” Astrodome), and Reliant Arena.  We are seeking a unique Staff Accountant to join our team.  Under general supervision, the Staff Account works closely with all financial matters including accounts receivable and payable, general ledger, auditing, box office, exhibitor services and event settlements.  Also, this position acts as a liaison between the facility and clients, ensuring all clients’ requirements are met and facility rules, regulations and policies are adhered to.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following:

• Prepare assigned event settlements while working closely with Sales, Event Services and Operations.
• Prepare assigned event flash reports for reporting and journal entry posting purposes.
• Prepare and input entries to record daily cash reports and/or daily ticket collection reports.
• Assist in monthly close process including account reconciliations, analysis, and preparation of journal entries.
• Assist in AP batch entry review.
• Maintain internal audit controls and participate in external audits.
• Assist with exhibitor services event audits as needed.
• Run reports directly through online ordering system software.
• Assist with inquiries and research discrepancies.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not applicable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Know and apply standard accounting principles, financial control procedures, computerized accounting systems/software, and financial management.
• Follow oral and written instructions and communicate effectively with others in both oral and written form.

• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, exhibitors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.
• Work effectively under pressure and produce accurate results in a fast-paced environment.

Education and/or Experience        

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or finance.
• Zero (0) to three (3) years related experience and/or training in the sports and entertainment industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Good written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills highly recommended.

Computer Skills

• Operate a personal computer with Windows 10 using MS Office 365 Apps including Excel and Word and other standard office equipment.
• Experience in an accounting software package is preferred; MS D365 and Boomer Software is a plus.
• Strong foundation in Excel.
• Experience with ABI timeclock system is a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to work extended and/or irregular hours that may vary due to functions, including day, evening, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events. This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.

Note

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

To Apply

Please include a recent copy of your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements as part of your application.

Only the first 150 resumes received will be considered.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (832) 667-1803.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor