SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.
What you get to do:
The Technical Accountant will participate in the day-to-day accounting functions at the corporate office. In this position they will routinely work with various personnel at both the corporate office and the Company’s parks
This position will perform multiple accounting functions and processes to include but not limited to:
- Complete reconciliations for general ledger accounts (e.g., cash accounts, prepaid and payable accounts, etc.) including analyzing supporting records & variances, and performing follow-up
- Prepare and post journal entries (e.g., expense accruals, cash activity / transactions, etc.) including analyzing and understanding supporting operational and financial records and accounts to ensure entries are posted correctly
- Assist as needed in the facilitation of audit processes
- Generate accounting documents and develop ad hoc analyses for both internal and external customers
- Provide assistance as needed to other Corporate Finance departments (for example, corporate financial reporting, capital accounting, budgeting)
- Special projects and other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
- Must have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration
- At least one year of accounting experience; or working towards degree and 5 years accounting experience
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization
- Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner
- Ability to complete ad hoc projects at the request of management or auditors
- Strong communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment
- Must have a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Must have experience in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
What else is important:
- Master's Degree preferred
- CPA or CPA Candidate, preferred
- Experience with SAP preferred
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration
- At least one year of accounting experience, or five years of accounting experience while working toward a degree
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with organizational stakeholders
- Ability to independently complete work in a timely manner
- Ability to complete ad hoc projects for management or auditors
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Master’s degree
- CPA or CPA Candidate
- Experience with SAP
What We Do
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (now United Parks & Resorts) is a leading theme park and entertainment company that operates a portfolio of destination and regional theme parks across the United States, focusing on animal experiences and conservation.
