Staff Accountant – Iceplex & Treasury Services

Position: Staff Accountant – Iceplex & Treasury Services 
Department: Finance 
Reporting To: Manager, Accounting 
Type: Full-Time 
Posting Timeline: Posting will be closed and no longer accepting applications end of day on Fri, November 20. 

Our Purpose:
We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. 

Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities. Kraken Community Iceplex serves not only as the official practice facility for the team, but also as a thriving 3-sheet community facility providing skating and hockey programming for all.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:
The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.  

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: hr@seattlekraken.com.

Position Summary: 
We are currently seeking a Staff Accountant that is proactive, driven, and collaborative. The ideal candidate will have the desire to apply accounting and finance knowledge acquired through prior roles to the unique challenges of a professional sports and entertainment organization. This role will serve as the primary accountant supporting Kraken Community Iceplex and will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting activities related to the facility. This person will report directly to the Manager, Accounting and will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Create and post journal entries using adequate supporting documentation for Kraken Community Iceplex, including revenue recognition to determine proper accounting treatment 
• Reconcile bank accounts on a recurring basis and report cash activity across the enterprise 
• Initiate payments and ensure banking information is accurate and timely setup is completed  
• Prepare timely and accurate balance sheet account reconciliations 
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reporting for Kraken Community Iceplex 
• Support and backup Accounts Payable and Account Receivable processes 
• Assist in preparation of annual audit and tax PBCs 
• Drive process improvement and contribute to projects that achieve scalability and efficiency 
• Provide creative suggestions and proactive solutions to internal and external customer issues 
• Complete other special projects as requested by leadership 

Required Experience & Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of relevant Accounting experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required 
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (X-lookups, Pivot Tables, Sum-ifs) 
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Accounting Software), Concur (AP & Expense Platform) a plus, but not required 
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills 
• Highly motivated, with strong work ethic 
• Ability to learn quickly, open to change and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritize and shift priorities quickly
• Written/Oral communications - ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, get messages across that have the desired effect
• Ability to work flexible hours required

Total Rewards Package: 

• Compensation: 

• • In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the salary range for this role is $80,200 to $85,000.00. Actual base pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law
  • This role is classified as full-time, exempt (salaried)
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Monthly cell phone stipend

• Benefits & Perks: 

• • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
  • Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
  • Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
  • Company-paid Orca card
  • 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
  • 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time
  • Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
  • Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners
  • Company-wide recognition platform

Working Conditions: 

• This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person. However, we do value flexibility as the business will allow and offer occasional opportunities to work from home
• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.