Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for traditional accounting tasks such as reporting, data preparation and analysis, transaction posting, and account reconciliation for several entities in the Company portfolio.  In addition, this position will assist in implementing innovative accounting processes and procedures to enhance overall effectiveness.

Duties & Responsibilities

• General ledger accounting - prepare journal entries, for example: revenues and expenses for events, recurring entries, accruals, payroll entries, outstanding bank transactions, etc.
• Perform month end close procedures and prepare account reconciliations.
• Support management with annual audits.
• Task review and supervision for staff accountants and coordinators, including communicating errors and corrections where needed.
• Analyze account activity including researching, identifying, and proposing corrections where appropriate.
• Cash management - perform banking activities including transfers and wires, reconcile bank accounts.
• Assist with Intercompany management.
• Assist in designing, communicating, and enforcing internal financial controls and best practices.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax filings.
• Assist with invoice preparation and accounts receivable monitoring across all entities.
• Collaborate with external departments to support alignment with and enforcement of accounting policies and procedures.
• Other projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 3-5 years full-time accounting experience required
• CPA/MBA preferred
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office required
• Private accounting experience preferred
• Oracle NetSuite experience preferred

Critical Competencies

• Ability to analyze detailed and complex information and present same
• Strong general accounting knowledge
• Strong business acumen, professionalism, confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits & Incentives

• Medical Plans: Comprehensive and affordable medical plans; supplemental vision care, dental care, life insurance coverage, fully paid, short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
• Investments: 401(k) with employer matching; annual discretionary defined employer contributions
• Paid Time Off:  Paid Volunteer Days
• Sabres Experience: (up to 4) Comp tickets to Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits, Rochester Americans when available
• Wellness: Annual Health & Wellness fair, monthly wellness initiatives including but not limited to lunch & learns, fitness classes and challenges.
• Sabres Family: many annual social events for employees and their families to enjoy, including various holiday parties and activities. DEI committee with annual initiatives, ERG (Employee Resource Groups), Community Volunteer opportunities and more.

Compensation

This role is exempt and will pay an annual salary between $75,000 - $95,000.  Note: Wages will be determined based on factors such as candidate experience, qualifications, skill set and internal equity. 

Hockey Western New York, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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