Accounting Associate - Legends

We believe that exceptional venue experiences should extend beyond game day and show time. From five-star feasts and craft cocktails to local eats and sizzling chef-inspired creations, we are renowned for our exceptional dining experiences. Our fresh, creative cuisine is just the beginning. We strive to delight guests at every turn: candy walls, in-house bakeshops, and a warm welcome at every turn.

Legends is seeking a highly motivated accounting associate with a combination of technical accounting experience and exceptional collaboration and customer service skills. The position will assist the Regional Director of Finance and General Manager in executing all accounting functions at Pechanga Arena. These functions will include but are not limited to, the preparation and evaluation of daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping, overseeing the invoicing and collections process, coding accounts payable, reviewing and maintaining payroll, and maintaining offline schedules.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensuring that all accounting and operational accounting functions are being performed in the most effective and efficient fashion, while conforming to the Standard Operating Procedures of the company.
• Handle all accounting, including but not limited to, Bookkeeping, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Payroll, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Perform reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Perform and review debit and credit reconciliations with the ability to resolve variances.
• Review and post journal entries to accurately reflect financial transactions.
• Assist in the consolidation of financial statements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
• Lead month-end close and related duties.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in the hospitality industry.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required.
• A strong understanding of financial concepts, such as accruals and deferred revenue.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential.
• Must be highly analytical, can think creatively, and understand complex business dynamics.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of POS and payroll systems a plus.

$28-$32 per hour competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.