Senior Accountant

Amaze, Inspire, Unite

JOB SUMMARY

The senior accountant position is responsible for providing advanced accounting support to the organization, including but not limited to preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, month-end and year-end closing activities, and adherence to internal controls. This position manages complex and confidential company financial records and operates with significant discretion and autonomy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in the monthly close process; accurate and timely preparation and posting of journal entries. Reconcile costs incurred for publicly ticketed and private events. Compile, review, record and prepare billing requests. Analyze and reconcile various general ledger accounts to maintain accuracy and integrity of financial records. Preparation of schedules to support budget and month-end processes Provide clean and timely year-end files to the tax department Execute in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures and recommend new ideas or changes to current policies and procedures, as needed. Manage and lead special projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Bachelor's degree in accounting. Minimum of five (5) years related experience (equivalent experience or training that provides the necessary skills and knowledge to do the job). Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards including the handling of confidential and sensitive information Evidence of highly developed verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Excellent problem-solving, analytical ability, and attention to detail. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of colleagues Working knowledge of accounting principles to ensure financial results are in conformity with Generally Acceptable Account Principles. Moderate Excel skills, which may include the creation of macros, pivot tables, etc. Preferred Knowledge, skills and abilities: Experience with Oracle cloud. Experience with Workday HRIS. Sports and Entertainment experience All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Olympia Entertainment. Olympia Entertainment is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

PRIVACY POLICY

Ilitch Companies and our colleagues are committed to being the best in all that we do - whether it's providing a delicious, quality meal from Little Caesars, delivering fresh food to our Little Caesars restaurants, baking quality food products at Champion Foods, supporting world-class teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers or offering unforgettable live entertainment at top-rated venues like Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, Pine Knob and other area locations. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Be part of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment's (IS+E) mission to amaze, inspire and unite. Our colleagues are driven by a commitment to provide world-class sports and entertainment experiences for fans, guests and partners across multiple world-class venues. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment serves as the combined business operations of the Detroit Red Wings, an 11-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the NHL's Original Six franchises, and the Detroit Tigers, a four-time World Series champion and charter member of MLB's American League. IS+E also maintains a joint venture interest in 313 Presents, Detroit's premier live entertainment company. The company operates such major venues as the award-winning and state-of-the-art Little Caesars Arena, home to the Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons; Comerica Park, home of the Tigers and concerts; and the iconic Fox Theatre, one of the most historic music venues in North America. IS+E also provides facility management services at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre, Meadow Brook Amphitheatre, and Pine Knob Music Theatre - the top amphitheater in the world according to Pollstar's 2022 Year-End Rankings.