Corporate Accounting Coordinator

Herschend is the world’s largest family-owned themed attractions company, with 12,000 passionate hosts collectively entertaining 15 million families each year. 

The heart of Herschend’s success has long been the world-renowned hospitality that’s rooted in our DNA. We call it Heartspitality®. It’s a unique culture that blends our ethos of Leading with Love and our purpose of Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating® to create real impact and joy that spreads through our hosts to our guests and out into our communities. 

Herschend’s portfolio of more than two dozen beloved family entertainment brands across North America includes iconic award-winning destinations such as Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City® Company, Adventure Aquarium®, Callaway Resort & Gardens®, Kentucky Kingdom Theme & Water Park®, Newport Aquarium®, The Vancouver Aquarium® and Wild Adventures®. In addition to its premier themed attractions, Herschend is proud to steward the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters® legacy and provide immersive content and experiences through our Herschend Entertainment Studios® and Pink Adventure Tours® brands. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feel welcome, valued, and loved. We firmly believe that words and actions matter, which is why all individuals are to be treated equally and with respect. 

The Corporate Accounting Coordinator supports the Sales Audit Shared Services department's daily operations. Responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with other departments to resolve financial discrepancies. They also handle administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate records and assisting with audits.

• As a member of the corporate accounting team, this position will work to help create an environment where people work as a team, and empower each other by being patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, and honest and committed when interacting with one another and the guests.
• Ensure financial reporting is in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), applicable laws and regulations, and Corporate Accounting Standards.
• Ensure Company Financial Policies and Procedures are followed and consistent across Herschend subsidiaries. Any exceptions communicated to your leader or Vice President of Finance.
• Responsible for Account Reconciliations as assigned
  • Review and evaluate the company’s certain general ledger account balances for accuracy – gather data, review, evaluate, and make appropriate calculations
  • Review and evaluate data from the company’s accounting systems for accuracy in capturing information reporting data
  • Maintain strong, effective internal controls and audit procedures
  • Research problems, determine appropriate corrections and make recommendations as necessary
• Classify, record, and summarize numerical and financial data to compile and keep financial records using current computer technology
• Assist Corporate Sales Audit Leader and staff with special projects; conduct various financial analyses, and prepare special request management reports

EXPERIENCE

• College Graduate with Accounting degree 
• Proven knowledge of and work with accounting systems.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of spreadsheet preparation utilizing Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn and implement General Ledger software applications

SKILLS

• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting cycles, company operations, and accounting systems.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to be assertive when necessary to accomplish company goals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a friendly, professional manner.
• Self-supervised and disciplined to prioritize and complete work on a timely basis.
• Handle confidential information responsibly.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Products.
• Demonstrate knowledge and support Herschend policies and procedures, goals, core values, and mission statement.