Senior Accountant- Hospitality

The Company   

Seaport Entertainment Group is a premier entertainment & hospitality company that owns and operates a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Seaport Entertainment Group’s focus is to deliver unparalleled customer experiences through a combination of restaurant, live entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate. Our assets include the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan and the Las Vegas Aviators® Triple-A Minor League Baseball team and Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as the company's ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants and its interest in the air rights above the Fashion Show Mall, which may be used to create a new casino and hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

Senior Accountant

About The Role 

Seaport Entertainment is looking for a Senior Accountant based in New York for our rapidly growing company. Reporting to the Director of Accounting and as a key member of the Seaport Accounting team, they will perform various accounting functions for the portfolio, with a focus on our Hospitality and Entertainment businesses. 

What You Will Do 

General Accounting Operations: 

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations. 

• Analyze G&A expense accounts and prepare accrual journal entries as appropriate. 

• Reconcile accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance. 

Bank and Cash Management: 

• Ensure proper reconciliation of various bank accounts and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner. 

• Post daily cash journal entries and ensure accuracy. 

Fixed Assets and Prepayments: 

• Identify, record, and ensure the timely capitalization of fixed assets. 

• Track prepayments and post amortization entries as needed. 

• Collaboration and Process Improvement: 

• Raise accounting issues and coordinate with the accounting team to drive consistency across processes and controls. 

• Assist the Accounting Manager with 3rd-party-related tasks and entries. 

Audit and Reporting: 

• Assist with year-end audit requests by preparing necessary documentation and analysis. 

• Handle other ad-hoc assignments as needed. 

About You 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 

• Minimum 3 years professional accounting experience. 

• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.  

• Experience in supporting Accounting close processes. 

• Understanding of prepayments and accrued expenses.  

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Dynamics or other equivalent ERP system. 

• Experience managing Balance Sheet reconciliations. 

• A team player who has the ability to multi-task and is self-directed. 

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail. 

• Must be deadline focused, organized and exhibit problem-solving skills. 

• Handle a dynamic work environment with competing priorities.