What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant I - Accounts Payable position at Cedar Point?
Job Description
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 : Why Join Us?
This hourly full-time position reports to the Supervisor - AP and Manager – AP. Good communication skills are necessary in working with vendors and Six Flags associates. The ability to work as a responsible teammate is essential. This role requires teamwork to ensure all parks’ deadlines are met in a timely manner and that the workload is shared in a fair and consistent manner.
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 :
- Process multi-company accounts payable records.
- Review electronic invoices for correct vendor information in an automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software program.
- Route invoices for approval.
- Review invoices, expense reports, and purchase card transactions for accurate general ledger coding.
- Verify the accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and receivers.
- Determine the correct application of sales and use tax.
- Scan and label documents for permanent record-keeping in electronic imaging software.
- Assist in processing of weekly Check / ACH / Wire payment runs for AP disbursements.
- Set priorities, organize, and accomplish tasks within defined deadlines.
- Assist with internal and external audits as directed.
- Possess ability to calculate, post, and manage vendor account and financial records.
- Research and resolve issues for vendors and associates.
- Coach and assist Six Flags associates on accounts payable issues.
- Reconcile vendor statements.
- 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 Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and Six Flags cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
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