Accountant II - Capital Accounting
Company: Cedar Point
Location: Sandusky
Posted on: February 10, 2025
Job Description:
Overview:Why Join Us?At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we
value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If
you're looking to grow your skills and make a difference while
having FUN, we'd love to hear from you! -Overview:Six Flags is
seeking an Accountant II - Capital Accounting. The Accountant II -
Capital Accounting will assist with the implementation and
maintenance of fixed assets, lease, and project accounting across
Six Flags and will ensure monthly and quarterly closings are
completed accurately and per deadlines with regards to these areas.
This position will facilitate approvals for capital project
authorizations, monitor and record the Company's core fixed asset
and lease management operational systems, as well as suggest
process workflows to drive improvements of transactional activity.
The position will have review and oversight of the Company's Cash
Expenditure Reporting (CERs) as it pertains to approved project
expenditure authorizations. The position will also assist the
reporting and physical attestation of the Company's fixed asset
policy. -This full-time position will report to a Manager - Capital
Accounting and will be an integral component of the Shared
Accounting Services environment. -Six Flags, a leader in the
amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging and
rewarding career opportunities. Joining our Shared Accounting
Services team not only offers the unique opportunity to become part
of a well-respected, financially stable entertainment industry
leader with a 150-year heritage of creating lifelong memories but
also presents you with a chance to advance your career in the
exciting consumer services sector! Six Flags offers competitive
compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive
benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick
time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes
to create your own memories at parks owned and operated by Six
Flags.
Responsibilities:
Facilitate and track major project
approval and corresponding cash expenditure approval routing. This
will include documentation and tracking of the Company capital
project work. - Review and document purchase requisitions
associated with capital project spending.Maintain oversight of
Shared Accounting Services execution in lease, rental, and
entertainment performer contracts along with fixed assets. This
includes the oversight of JDE Lease Module and respective park
lease liability reconciliations. Work with Internal Audit, to
ensure compliance of accepted procedures as it pertains to fixed
assets and fixed asset policy compliance. Administer classification
of fixed asset projects and testing of potential project reporting
systems.Monitor and recommend consistent and standardized
transactional activity associated within the department.Act as a
liaison with park operators.Interact with internal & external
auditors to supply the appropriate level of documentation as
requested. Provide support to financial reporting as it pertains to
respective SEC reporting and footnotes.Participate in process
improvement and automation. Assist with development and maintaining
process documentation and guidelines.Assist in hiring and/or
training of seasonal and part-time Capital Accounting
staff.Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work
schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory
overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by
law.Adhere to and enforce all Cedar Fair policies and procedures,
including safety, attendance, EEO policies, and will demonstrate
commitment to Cedar Fair core values and Cedar Fair
cornerstones.Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting,
finance, or business from an accredited four-year college or
university or equivalent experience in management tracking of
construction-based projects.2+ years of accounting experience with
proven oversight of project accounting. Understanding of capital,
inventory, or contract management process from start to finish
preferred.Intermediate to advanced proficiency in general
ledger/fixed asset and ERP system (JDE preferred).Demonstration of
ability to communicate and work with staff via remote office
environment. Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook
(MicroSoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).Excellent written,
interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work
effectively independently and collaboratively in a team
setting.Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and
time management skills.Confidence to ask questions and get
clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work
ethic.Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to
multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Dependable, honest and
exhibits integrity.
Keywords: Cedar Point, Lorain , Accountant II - Capital Accounting, Accounting, Auditing , Sandusky, Ohio
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