Staff Accountant

Grand Rapids, MI

Full time

R100126041

POSITION: Staff Accountant

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of Finance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

THE ROLE

The Staff Accountant supports the Director of Finance in the day-to-day accounting operations of multiple entertainment venues in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This position focuses on event revenue processing and reconciliation, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll support, and maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-venue environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Event Revenue and Accounts Receivable

• Process and reconcile daily event sales, discounts, and related reports from point-of-sale systems.

• Review event sales activity for accuracy and investigate discrepancies as needed.

• Prepare and issue customer invoices and maintain accurate accounts receivable records.

Payroll Support

• Assist with payroll processing by reconciling employee hours, tips, retroactive pay, and related payroll data.

• Review payroll information for accuracy and resolve discrepancies in coordination with the appropriate departments.

Accounts Payable

• Support the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment preparation, ensuring accurate and timely processing.

• Set up new vendors in the accounting system and maintain accurate vendor records.

• Process and track purchase orders and verify that invoices have the appropriate documentation and approvals.

• Review and code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts, departments, and venues.

• Obtain and reconcile month-end vendor statements, collaborating with the purchasing department to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely invoice processing.

• Review and code employee expense reports in accordance with company policies.

• Assist with transitioning vendors to ACH payments and maintaining accurate payment information.

General Accounting and Administrative Support

• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

• Assist with month-end accounting activities and other financial reporting tasks as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• At least two years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of accounts payable procedures and general accounting principles.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Experience with accounting software; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Clover point-of-sale systems, and timekeeping or payroll systems is a plus.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site – Grand Rapids Venues (Van Andel Arena, Acrisure Amphitheater, Amway Stadium)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.