Staff Accountant

About the role

Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for an entry level Staff Accountant at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Join our team and get access to some of the most exciting events in the Greater-Pittsburgh area that include annual conventions, sporting events, public shows, celebrity galas and prestigious gatherings!

Work alongside other rock stars as we create a never-forgetting experience for our guests! When joining our team, you will also gain access to DAY ONE medical, dental, vision benefits alongside a wealth of voluntary benefits such as disability, accident, pre-paid legal, critical illness, company matched 401k and so much more. Did I mention FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING? Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Days too! Let us not forget our completely awesome employee events each year!

*Some benefits may only be available in a full-time status, but lots of perks for part-time team members too!

We are seeking a unique entry level Staff Accountant to join our team. Under general supervision, reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, the Staff Accountant works closely with all financial matters including accounts receivable, general ledger, auditing, box office, exhibitor services and event settlements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains fixed asset detail records; performs account analysis.
• Assists Accounting Manager in preparation of financial statements.
• Reconciles A/R and A/P control accounts to detail aging.
• Reconciles cash receipts and disbursements.
• Performs monthly closing of sub ledgers.
• Inputs journal entries.
• Performs account analysis on other general ledger accounts.
• Performs any other functions delegated by accounting manager.
• Maintains and audits box office ticket sales reports.
• Maintains all deposits for events.
• Prepare assigned event settlements while working closely with Sales, Event Services and Operations.
• 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 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

• 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

Other Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university.
• Some part-time or summer internship experience in a position with accounting responsibilities preferred.
• Or similar 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software and be willing to learn and use accounting and financial reporting software.

• 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

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• No certifications are required.

Physical Demands

• Specific physical demands for this job include close vision for review of accounting information on a PC monitor, as well as hard copy output.
• In addition, regular use of hands for typing and coding general ledger information is required.
• 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.