Dutch Wonderland Finance Coordinator

Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.
Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.
Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
We're looking for an energetic, ambitious, and resourceful Finance/Accounting Coordinator to join the finance department overseeing Dutch Wonderland, Cartoon Network Hotel, and Old Mill Stream Campground.
The Finance/Accounting Coordinator will have the opportunity to be involved with the analysis and implementation of upcoming projects & initiatives for the resort. Standard responsibilities will include completing daily revenue reporting and reconciliations, leading the accounts payable function, and providing administrative support to the finance department.
We are currently looking for a:
Dutch Wonderland Finance Coordinator
Roles & Responsibilities:
Primary Functions
• Complete daily revenue reporting and reconciliations for the 3 entities on property (theme park, campground, hotel)
• Responsible for AP processes, including reviewing and processing of invoices and expense reports, coordinating with vendors for account set ups, and researching past-due invoices
• Support department during period close, annual budget, and other tight-deadline periods
• Assist with accounts receivable procedures as needed
• Maintain physical & digital department records
• Assist with data collection for analysis of projects, events, and operations
• Other tasks as assigned
Basic/Required Qualifications
• Finance/Accounting knowledge, or a related field - or - equivalent experience in a related role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Foundational understanding of double-entry and accrual accounting
• Ability to communicate general finance information across departments
• Comfortable interacting with guests and co-workers on an as-needed basis
• Ability/willingness to work weekends (on average, a minimum of 4 weekend days per 4-week period) and holidays (on rotation) as needed
• The ideal candidate will exhibit strong communication, critical thinking and organizational skills, be pro-active, and be detail oriented. •
Additional/Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting/finance administration position
• Experience with PoS (Point of Sale) systems
• Relevant industry experience: theme parks, hotels, general hospitality•
Working Conditions
• Physical requirements include the ability to sit, walk, speak, hear, type, lift up to 20 lbs., and use common office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, and phones
Team member benefits:
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