Senior Accountant

Posted:
7/10/2024, 7:02:30 AM

Location(s):
Missouri, United States ⋅ Jefferson City, Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Accounting

The Senior Accountant serves as the primary point of contact for assigned areas of responsibility supporting close and consolidation of the LEARFIELD group of companies (standalone and consolidated) for internal management reporting, external reporting and tax reporting. The Senior Accountant will be assigned responsibilities commensurate with experience in operational areas such as corporate, consolidation and/or operational business unit.

Responsibilities:

Design and implement effective financial statement disclosure controls and procedures; financial close.
Complete assigned responsibilities for monthly close including preparation of monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and other support (i.e., rollforward, transaction support).
Design process improvement and information systems enhancements to support the business environment (e.g., ledger maintenance, subledger maintenance, ancillary system maintenance).
Serve as Accounting liaison supporting external audit.
Perform Adhoc financial analysis and special projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
10+ years of applicable experience
Experience with ERP (Great Plains), Report Writer (Prophix or Adaptive Insights), Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
US GAAP expert
Multi-location; multi-entity experience
Complex entity structure experience
Financial reporting expert
Effectively communicate verbally and written with cross-functional teams
Innovation and problem solving skills
Implement new accounting guidance and/or apply existing guidance to new transactions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Manage competing priorities and deadlines
Support professional development of entire team
Big 4/industry combo preferred
CPA preferred

Learfield is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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LEARFIELD

Website: https://www.learfield.com/

Headquarter Location: Plano, Texas, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1972

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Brand Marketing ⋅ Higher Education ⋅ Marketing ⋅ Sponsorship ⋅ Sports ⋅ Ticketing