LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends is a premium experiences company with six divisions operating worldwide – Global Planning, Global Sales, Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Global Merchandise, and Global Technology Solutions – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. 

Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment.

Our intellectual property is our people. It's our expertise that makes up Legends. We know what it's like to be on the team, business, or football operations department side, which drives our passion in creating solutions for our partners. Collectively, our leadership has over 300 years of experience in sales and sponsorship, analytics and valuation, hospitality and operations.

THE ROLE

The Junior Accountant will assist the Finance Manager - Hospitality in establishing Legends’ Hospitality business in Iberia and play a key role in running day-to-day accounting activities.

The role requires someone with the ability to work independently through routine accounting tasks and processes. A significant focus will be on Accounts Payable, daily sales-to-cash reconciliations, bank reconciliations and general ledger accounting.

This is an opportunity to be an integral part of the team tasked to run back-office finance operations for the company’s new hospitality business in Iberia.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Accounts Payable (e.g. supplier invoice accounting, invoice vs purchase order matching, payment schedules).

- Daily reconciliation of sales and cash & credit card transactions as well as bank reconciliations.

- Month-end procedures (incl. operational cost, sales recognition).

- General Ledger Accounting, including Balance Sheet accounts.

- Assist the Finance Manager in developing and coordinating accounting processes.

- Build solid working relationships with local internal business partners (e.g. procurement, marketing, operations).

- Assistance with annual audit process.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

- Support in-venue cash management operations during events.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Minimum 2-3 years of Finance experience preferably in the hospitality sector, with proven experience in Accounts Payable.

- University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, and/or professional Accounting qualification.

- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and other MS Office software required.

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail essential.

- Must be highly analytical, have the ability to think creatively and be proactive in striving for continuous process improvement.

- Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of POS, Procurement Systems or ERP a plus.

- Good level of English (verbal and written).

- Must be available to work occasionally on weekends/ evenings.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.