Accountant

Description:

Accountant

420 Harriman Dr.
Goshen, New York, 10924
United States

We're LEGOLAND New York Resort - the place where FUN is built and memories are guaranteed! With our Theme Park, Hotels, Mini-Land and more - the opportunities here at our BRAND NEW LEGOLAND our endless.

We're looking for a Accountant to join our awesome team in the Finance department.

About the Role
The Accountant will support the Finance Director. They will be required to reconcile the LEGOLAND Vacations New York entity and proficient at month end reporting, establishing key processes and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities:

• Monthly P&L reviews with the Finance Hub to ensure reporting is robust
• Month end close processes ensuring all entries are generated and posted timely and accurately to achieve the month end reporting deadlines
• Financial statements, management reporting and ad-hoc reporting requirements at the Hotel and LLV Level
• Produce reconciliations to support the payment of, and accounting for third party hotels
• Assist business operations with the management of internal controls as outlined by group policies and financial reporting standards
• Review the work from the Night Auditor to ensure completeness and assist with resolving outstanding issues
• Preparation and management of financial reports, forecasts and budgeting
• Direct Billing and Guest Folios in Opera. Setting up Customers for Direct Billing
• Local Super User for ISO Pacific – hotel booking system
• Oversees daily reconciliations of both cash and credit card payments to ensure they have been completed and reviewed
• Liaise with Tax Consultants to provide all documents required for tax reporting
• Communicate financial information at the appropriate stakeholder level
• Act as a finance liaison to build and maintain partnerships, whilst developing strong networks across areas of responsibility
• Communicate with management and finance personnel in meeting tasks assigned
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information as it relates to the organization
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

About You

• Qualified CPA or CMA
• Minimum of three to five years of professional-level experience in accounting
• Must have sound knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliation work
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and organized
• Good research, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Good communication and presentation skills – verbal and oral
• Ability to prioritize task, multitask, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Data analytics and good IT skills – Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree in business and/or finance preferrable

You may be required to pass certain assessment tests to be hired for this position

The Perks

Here at Merlin, we do it all for the love of FUN and if that wasn’t enough, we also have these magical benefits, exclusive to our awesome employees; Merlin Magic Pass which give you free admission to Merlin attractions, discount in our retail shops and restaurants, opportunities for career development within our exciting global organization, and much more!

Who We Are

We're part of the Merlin Entertainments family - linking us to iconic brands such as Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, SEA LIFE and much more!

Here at LEGOLAND New York Resort We thrive on innovative thinking and big ideas!!! For that reason, this job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with this role. We create magic and invaluable experiences for our guests every day, and while this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of what you will do here with us, we cannot guarantee you that creating magical moments won’t come with new and amazing adventures that can make your day different! Come work with us and you will see how at LEGOLAND New York Resort no two days are the same.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability, protected veteran status or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.