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Accountant II - Capital Accounting

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.

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