Busch Gardens Application – Accounting Supervisor

Job Description:

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions at SeaWorld and Sesame Place San Diego. Working with the Corporate Property Support Financial Team, the position will assist in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the park’s accounting records/reports and their conformity with US GAAP. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and will routinely work with varying levels of management at the park.

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviews products being built to ensure they are being coded to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Assists with approving contracts, DOA’s, and purchase/service requisitions.
• Oversees park internal accounting controls and ensures procedures are SOX compliant.
• Reviews accounting reports and financial statements (e.g., for internal reporting purposes, tax reporting, etc.) for errors; works with corporate to correct.
• Reviews journal entries, review G/L account reconciliations, coordinate period-end accruals, performs sales and alcohol tax reporting/analyses, etc.
• Creates schedules, approves time off, and provides day to day guidance for direct reports.
• Provides input and guidance for accounting questions as needed.
• Assists in the coordination of meeting various audit requests (internal and external audit, local tax audits, etc.) as needed.
• Special projects and other duties which may arise.
• Generates financial reporting documents and develops ad hoc analyses for internal customers.
• Responsible for the finance areas of Accounting, Supply Chain, and Contracts.
• Budgets and tracks cost center costs and labor.

Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and concepts, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, general ledger systems, and financial statements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a team environment.
• Knowledge of in-house systems: ATRB, ParkWare, BudgetWare, and Business Objects preferred
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to present data to large groups of people.

Qualification & Experience:

• Limited travel may be required.
• At least 2 years supervising or managing a work group to include assigning and evaluating work, performance feedback, training and development and responsibility for developing and managing departmental budget.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or 4 years combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated initiative and appropriate judgment. Confident presence with the ability to professionally interact with various levels of ambassadors and leadership.
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information.
• Have knowledge of, and the ability to ensure compliance with, all federal, state and company guidelines related to the industry.
• Able to embrace and model company culture.
• Available to work based on business need, to include occasional nights, weekends, and holidays
• Experience in a theme park environment preferred.

Job Details:

Company: Busch Garden

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: San Diego, CA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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