Staff Accountant

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Do you have what it takes to shape the future of the amusement park industry?

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance and Accounting team to assist in providing accounting and finance expertise. This role will be primarily responsible for Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliations, and Inventory process for our amusement parks and food and beverage locations.

The Staff Accountant performs routine financial and accounting tasks, including preparing financial reports, maintaining records, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations. The Staff Accountant will be the beacon of accountability and integrity and will be directly reporting to the Controller.

About us:

Central Amusement International Inc. (CAI) is an amusement park development and management company located in New York City. In 2003, CAI developed Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park and in 2010 developed Luna Park in Coney Island, at the site of the birthplace of the amusement park industry. CAI is part of the Zamperla Group, which is the worldwide leader in the manufacturing of amusement rides.

1. POSITION: Staff Accountant
2. LOCATION: CAI Headquarters, 49 Fanny Road, Boonton, NJ 07005

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with preparation of financial statements
• Generate various financial reports to track assets, liabilities, expenses
• Conduct bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Responsible for depletion and inventory reconciliation
• Audit procurement and warehouse processes
• Prepare various general ledger account analysis and reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner
• Assist in the month-end processes
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain accurate and complete accounting records
• Build strong relationships with team members and cross functionally with partners outside of team to enable higher performance
• Propose and implement initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and quality of process
• Maintain professional knowledge up to date by participating in courses and educational opportunities
• Perform other duties expected of the Staff Accountant position and assist in all other critical needs of the Company as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Integrity, enthusiasm, energy, accountability and positive attitude
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal accounting controls
• Strong time-management skills and ability to adhere to closing timelines
• Strong computer skills including Proficiency of Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience in SAGE 100 ERP preferred
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Proactive, detail-oriented individual who can work well as part of a team
• Due to the nature of the amusement park business, must be able to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and travel to Brooklyn, NY