Job Description

Job Description

Universal Orlando Resort believes in-person collaboration is key to our success. Many of our Team Members work in a hybrid capacity, contributing from the workplace a minimum of three days per week. There are also roles that require being on-site full time. Limited remote opportunities may be available within specific departments. You’ll learn more about this during the recruitment process.

\nJOB SUMMARY:\n

Perform a variety of accounting functions. Responsible for supporting accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting activities, the Staff Accountant prepares and reconciles financial statements, ensures compliance with accounting standards, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to maintain financial integrity and support audit processes.

\nMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\n

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• Maintain various payroll worksheets, ensure accuracy of UO cash transactions, create/maintain/analyze various UO leases and work as liaison with lessor on lease tracking and invoice payments.
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• Complete month-end close duties including report review and prepare monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts in accordance with NBCU account reconciliation requirements.
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• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within accounting workflows, leveraging tools such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Intelligent Automation (IA), and other technologies to streamline repetitive or manual tasks.
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• Record financial transactions through posting of a variety of journal entries into the GL System.
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• Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as applicable.
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• Assist with monthly and quarterly corporate reporting by compiling and reviewing requested financial information and submitting based on NBCU requirements.
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• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
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• Perform other duties as assigned.
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\nEDUCATION:\n

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• High school degree or GED is required. 
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• Associate’s degree (AA) is required.
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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
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\nEXPERIENCE:\n

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• 1+ years accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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\nCERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:\n

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• Certified Public Accountant (strongly preferred)
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\nADDITIONAL INFORMATION:\n

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• Microsoft Office
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• Ability to Communicate Clearly
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• Organization Skills
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• Solution Development
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• Ability to Meet Deadlines
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• Forecasting
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• Budgeting
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• Analytical Thinking
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• Planning and Scheduling
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• Accounting Research
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• Knowledge of Accounting Principles
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• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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• Consistent attendance is a job requirement.
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Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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Universal Orlando is an equal opportunity employer. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. EOE

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Full time, 3 days per week,

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