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Accountant I - Accounts Payable

Company: Cedar Point
Location: Avon
Posted on: February 8, 2025

Job Description:

Overview:Why Join Us?At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you're looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we'd love to hear from you! -Overview: Six Flags is seeking an Accountant I - Accounts Payable (AP). This role will work in a fast paced and high-volume environment using automated software to process vendor invoices, check requests, expense reports, and purchase card transactions for locations within the United States and Canada to ensure timely disbursements per vendor and per company payment terms. An aptitude for learning and using new software is essential. -This hourly full-time position reports to the Supervisor - AP and Manager - AP. Good communication skills are necessary in working with vendors and Six Flags associates. The ability to work as a responsible teammate is essential. This role requires teamwork to ensure all parks' deadlines are met in a timely manner and that the workload is shared in a fair and consistent manner. -Six Flags, a leader in the amusement park and hospitality business, offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Joining our Shared Accounting Services team not only offers the unique opportunity to become part of a well-respected, financially stable entertainment industry leader with a 150-year heritage of creating lifelong memories but also presents you with a chance to advance your career in the exciting consumer services sector! Six Flags offers competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes to create your own memories at parks owned and operated by Six Flags.
Responsibilities:

Process multi-company accounts payable records.Review electronic invoices for correct vendor information in an automated Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software program.Route invoices for approval.Review invoices, expense reports, and purchase card transactions for accurate general ledger coding.Verify the accuracy of invoices against purchase orders and receivers.Determine the correct application of sales and use tax.Scan and label documents for permanent record-keeping in electronic imaging software.Assist in processing of weekly Check/ACH/Wire payment runs for AP disbursements.Set priorities, organize, and accomplish tasks within defined deadlines.Assist with internal and external audits as directed.Possess ability to calculate, post, and manage vendor account and financial records.Research and resolve issues for vendors and associates.Coach and assist Six Flags associates on accounts payable issues.Reconcile vendor statements.Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law.Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and Six Flags cornerstones.Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
High school degree or equivalent.Minimum two (2) years combined accounts payable or clerical accounting experience.Possess a solid understanding of basic accounting practices and AP principles.Experience with ERP software and with Hyland or other automated AP system(s).General Sales and Use Tax knowledge is required.Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (MicroSoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills.Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.

Keywords: Cedar Point, Cleveland , Accountant I - Accounts Payable, Accounting, Auditing , Avon, Ohio

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