Technical Accountant

Job Description

Technical Accountant | United Parks & Resorts

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at United Parks & Resorts, located in Orlando, FL. The company is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry, known for caring for animals and delivering memorable experiences worldwide. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and accurate day-to-day accounting functions at the corporate office, supporting the financial health of the organization. The Technical Accountant will work closely with various personnel across both the corporate office and the company’s parks, contributing to multiple essential accounting processes.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Orlando, FL

• Team: Corporate Finance department
• Mission: To support daily accounting operations, facilitate accurate financial reporting, and assist other finance teams within the corporate office.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger: Complete reconciliations for general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid, and payable accounts, analyzing supporting records and variances, and performing necessary follow-up.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries for expense accruals and cash activity, thoroughly analyzing and understanding supporting operational and financial records to ensure accurate entries.
• Audit Support: Assist as needed in the facilitation of audit processes, providing documentation and support to internal and external auditors.
• Financial Analysis: Generate accounting documents and develop ad hoc analyses for both internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Departmental Assistance: Provide necessary assistance to other Corporate Finance departments, including corporate financial reporting, capital accounting, and budgeting teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Experience: At least one year of accounting experience, or five years of accounting experience if working towards a degree. Required experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment.
• Bonus: Master’s Degree preferred. CPA or CPA Candidate preferred. Experience with SAP preferred.