Corporate Accounting Coordinator – Sales Audit

Herschend is the world’s largest family-held themed attractions company, with a portfolio of over 40 family entertainment brands across North America, including destinations, resorts, theme parks, water parks, immersive experiences, and content enjoyed by audiences worldwide. 

While each of our family brands offers something unique, all are united by a shared purpose: Bringing Families Closer Together by Creating Memories Worth Repeating®. Our 22,000 passionate hosts make this purpose possible through everyday acts of love and service—what we call Heartspitality®—the intersection of heart and hospitality. 

As an equal-opportunity employer, we strive to provide environments where every host, guest, and partner feels 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. For more information, visit www.Herschend.com.  

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• 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 preferred 
• 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.
• 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.