SUMMARY

Performs a wide variety of general accounting functions, including maintaining the fixed asset process, managing the documentation of our investment portfolio, initiating orders, performing analysis on budget to actuals and revenue, maintaining records, creating documentation, and assisting on various projects as they occur.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include but are not limited to the following:

· Maintain and enhance the fixed asset process to ensure accuracy and compliance

· Manage documentation related to the investment portfolio within the ledger system

· Works with staff show-wide to initiate orders and provide status updates on orders/payments

· Develop, integrate, and maintain the annual operating and capital budget processes, including the creation of budget tools, templates, and guidance used across the organization.

· Prepares periodic and annual budget reports and performs analysis

· Serve as a key contributor in budget-to-actual analysis, identifying variances, resolving issues, and recommending appropriate accounting actions.

· Assists with close, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations, and supporting schedules for various accounts.

· Provide day-to-day oversight, guidance, and training to a division-specific Bookkeeper, with an emphasis on understanding organizational structure, proper use of reclasses, accruals, and deferrals, and adherence to accounting standards.

· Manage project timelines and complete work accurately within a reasonable time

· Be actively involved with internal and external documentation

· Assist with special projects as needed

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

This role is positioned to continue evolving into a broader leadership role with increasing responsibility for budgeting, financial analysis, and people development, strengthening budget-to-actual analytics, and ensuring consistency and efficiency in accounting practices across the organization.

EDUCATION

· BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, CPA License required

EXPERIENCE

· Public accounting experience a plus

· 2-4 years of progressive experience in accounting

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required

· Knowledge in Oracle and/or Netsuite a plus

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem solving skills. Strong written and oral communication skills required. · Must demonstrate proven organization and project management skills, including ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects and activities while maintaining proper focus on major strategic initiatives· Ability to cope in a changing environment. Ability to interact with Finance and Non-Finance employees at all levels. Positive, enthusiastic “can do” attitude and work ethic. Serve as a positive influence within the Finance Group. This should be demonstrated through a positive and energetic outlook, an ability to eagerly develop professionally, a willingness to encourage a team environment and a fostering of ideas.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to analyze facts, arrive at alternative solutions, and provide acceptable recommendations.

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.

The employee may be required to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. During the Show, the employee may be required to frequently walk to various places on the grounds. The employee may be required to lift and/or move 15 or more pounds. Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. Extended work hours required, especially during peak periods. The employee may be on feet for up to twelve hours per day during set-up and the Show.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dust, chemicals and animals at various times.