Staff Accountant

Marcus Corporation - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

About the position

The Staff Accountant at The Marcus Corporation is responsible for managing all aspects of fixed asset accounting, from the approval of capital projects to the disposal of assets. This role ensures accurate accounting in financial statements and tax returns, while also preparing account reconciliations and assisting with the month-end close process. The position requires regular interaction with corporate and division accounting staff, as well as external auditors and other departments for special projects.

Responsibilities

• Account for all aspects of fixed asset accounting from approval to disposal.
• Prepare account reconciliations and post journal entries.
• Assist with the month-end close process.
• Interact with corporate and division accounting staff for financial statement closing and reporting.
• Maintain the PeopleSoft Asset Management system.
• Review invoices for proper sales and use tax and asset life.
• Record fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
• Calculate capital interest and depreciation for all assets.
• Generate and post journal entries.
• Calculate net book values for fixed asset books including GAAP & federal/state tax.
• Prepare monthly roll forwards for all fixed asset books.
• Maintain deferred tax schedules showing book-tax differences.
• Generate and analyze monthly and annual depreciation reports.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Capital Expenditure reports.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations on key accounts.
• Prepare Construction In Progress report.
• Create and maintain queries and reporting templates using PeopleSoft's nVision tools.
• Load depreciation & NBV tables.
• Work with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Provide divisions with information and additional reporting as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• 0-2 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of depreciation methods, asset capitalization rules, and accounting principles.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft software is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Benefits

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts properties for hotel rooms, cafes, and restaurants.
• Movie discounts at Marcus Theatres.
• 401k match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Career growth opportunities.