Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

Staff Accountant

Tampa Bay Lightning - Manager
Tampa · FL
Accounting and Finance: Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable/Purchasing
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Job Summary       

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining financial records to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Staff Accountant is responsible for managing multiple projects as well as having the ability to work cross divisions. This position works closely with internal Department Leaders and the Finance team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Operate as main point of contact for all Accounts Receivables functions, both internally and externally.
  • Work with various departments, primarily Sponsorship and Suites, to generate invoices based upon contractual terms.
  • Review, analyze, and record daily and weekly cash collections to report to Finance team.
  • Record and deposit cash & checks and post payments made by ACH, wire, or credit card.
  • Generate daily A/R Aging reports for departmental and leadership analysis, track outstanding invoices, and collect delinquent payments.
  • Review, maintain, and reconcile A/R reports and spreadsheets, including annual billing reports for Sponsorship and Suites departments.
  • Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close tasks.
  • Assist in completion of annual audit.
  • Prepare and input journal entries and update month-end supporting schedules (i.e., balance sheet reconciliations), including monthly Cash postings and bank reconciliations.
  • Assist with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures for accounting processes when applicable.
  • Provide financial reporting as requested by supervisor.
  • Work within the accounting team and overall be a team player in the company, while also developing working relationships with external departments.
  • Assist in event night settlements, working closely with the Events department and show promoters.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Game/Event Responsibilities

  • Game/Event Night Responsibilities: Limited. No hockey game duties.
  • Approximate number of events worked per year: 15

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • 1-3 years of related experience required.
  • Accounts Receivable experience preferred.
  • Sage Intacct experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
  • Ability to proactively identify issues and areas of improvement.
  • Ability to discretely handle confidential matters and information.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent planning skills, and ability to meet deadlines.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work efficiently and effectively in office environment that can be exciting and distracting.
  • This is an onsite role; flexibility to work a minority of time remotely.
  • May work longer hours from August to October during Audit Season.
  • Ability to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as needed to accommodate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Ability to lift/carry/move up to 10lbs.
  • Ability to work in cold indoor temperatures.
  • Ability to use hands and fingers on office and mobile technology.
  • Ability to listen and speak on phone, in meetings, and in one-on-one conversations.
  • Ability to work in an office and arena environment where noise level is usually moderate, but can be loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.