Regular Full-Time
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation · Sandusky, OH · 1 mo ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!" This is like overview/why join us. Could be "About the role" or maybe "Overview". The instruction: use
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!" This is like overview/why join us. Could be "About the role" or maybe "Overview". The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can choose appropriate headings based on content.
We have:
Overview: "Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting."
Then responsibilities list: many bullet-like sentences.
Then "Six Flags, a leader ... offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities. Joining our Shared Accounting Services team not only offers the unique opportunity to become part of a well-respected, financially stable entertainment industry leader with a 150-year heritage of creating lifelong memories but also presents you with a chance to advance your career in the exciting consumer services sector! Six Flags offers competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes to create your own memories at parks owned and operated by Six Flags."
Then list of responsibilities (starting with "Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries..." etc.)
Then qualifications: "Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university. 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience. Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus. Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat). Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills. Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity."
Also note: "Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law." That's schedule info.
Also "Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones. Other duties as assigned." That's generic.
We need to include sections only if real specific content.
Potential sections:
- About the role (or Overview): could include the why join us and overview paragraph.
- Responsibilities: list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe education and experience.
- Qualifications: maybe skills? But we have both Requirements and Qualifications as possible headings. The instruction list includes both. We need to decide what to put where. Typically Requirements = education/experience; Qualifications = skills/competencies. But we can combine if needed. However we should not create thin sections. We have enough content for both.
- Skills: maybe the technical skills (Excel, Oracle, etc.) and soft skills.
- Benefits: we have benefits described.
- Pay: not specified (no salary). So we should NOT include Pay section because no specific pay info.
- Schedule: we have schedule info (adjusted work schedule, mandatory overtime, evening/weekend hours). So we can include Schedule section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
We must not include headings with filler text. Ensure each heading has substantive content.
Now we need to format using for each section heading, then content: use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to decide what is a list vs prose.
For About the role: we have a couple paragraphs: "Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!" and "Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting." Could combine into a
.
For Responsibilities: we have many bullet-like sentences. Use
- each.
List them:
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: The schedule bullet maybe belongs to Schedule section, but it's also a responsibility. However we have schedule info separate. We could keep schedule bullet under Responsibilities but also have Schedule section. Might duplicate. Better to separate: keep schedule info in Schedule section, not duplicate. So remove schedule sentence from Responsibilities list.
Thus Responsibilities list excludes the schedule sentence.
Now Requirements: education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
That's it.
Qualifications: maybe Oracle experience, proficiency in MS Suite, communication skills, problem-solving, etc. But we also have Skills section for technical and soft skills. Let's split:
Qualifications: maybe "Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus." Could be qualification.
Skills: "Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat). Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills. Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity."
That seems like skills.
Thus Qualifications: Oracle experience plus maybe the degree? But degree already in Requirements. We'll keep Qualifications as Oracle experience.
But we need to ensure not too thin. Qualifications with just one bullet maybe okay but could be considered thin. However we could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section called Skills/Qualifications. But instruction allows both; we can decide to not create Qualifications if it's thin. Better to have Skills section covering both technical and soft skills, and maybe include Oracle experience there. Then we can omit Qualifications section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
Now Benefits: list: competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes.
We can make a
- each item.
Schedule: "Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law." That's prose.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you! Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills.
- Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.
- Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs.
- Comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- 401k program.
- Complimentary season passes to Six Flags parks.
Schedule
for each section heading, then content: use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to decide what is a list vs prose.
For About the role: we have a couple paragraphs: "Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!" and "Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting." Could combine into a
.
For Responsibilities: we have many bullet-like sentences. Use
- each.
List them:
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: The schedule bullet maybe belongs to Schedule section, but it's also a responsibility. However we have schedule info separate. We could keep schedule bullet under Responsibilities but also have Schedule section. Might duplicate. Better to separate: keep schedule info in Schedule section, not duplicate. So remove schedule sentence from Responsibilities list.
Thus Responsibilities list excludes the schedule sentence.
Now Requirements: education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
That's it.
Qualifications: maybe Oracle experience, proficiency in MS Suite, communication skills, problem-solving, etc. But we also have Skills section for technical and soft skills. Let's split:
Qualifications: maybe "Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus." Could be qualification.
Skills: "Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat). Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills. Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity."
That seems like skills.
Thus Qualifications: Oracle experience plus maybe the degree? But degree already in Requirements. We'll keep Qualifications as Oracle experience.
But we need to ensure not too thin. Qualifications with just one bullet maybe okay but could be considered thin. However we could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section called Skills/Qualifications. But instruction allows both; we can decide to not create Qualifications if it's thin. Better to have Skills section covering both technical and soft skills, and maybe include Oracle experience there. Then we can omit Qualifications section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
Now Benefits: list: competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes.
We can make a
- each item.
Schedule: "Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law." That's prose.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you! Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills.
- Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.
- Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs.
- Comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- 401k program.
- Complimentary season passes to Six Flags parks.
Schedule
for prose. We need to decide what is a list vs prose. For About the role: we have a couple paragraphs: "Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you!" and "Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting." Could combine into a
. For Responsibilities: we have many bullet-like sentences. Use
- each.
List them:
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: The schedule bullet maybe belongs to Schedule section, but it's also a responsibility. However we have schedule info separate. We could keep schedule bullet under Responsibilities but also have Schedule section. Might duplicate. Better to separate: keep schedule info in Schedule section, not duplicate. So remove schedule sentence from Responsibilities list.
Thus Responsibilities list excludes the schedule sentence.
Now Requirements: education and experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
That's it.
Qualifications: maybe Oracle experience, proficiency in MS Suite, communication skills, problem-solving, etc. But we also have Skills section for technical and soft skills. Let's split:
Qualifications: maybe "Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus." Could be qualification.
Skills: "Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat). Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting. Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills. Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic. Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity."
That seems like skills.
Thus Qualifications: Oracle experience plus maybe the degree? But degree already in Requirements. We'll keep Qualifications as Oracle experience.
But we need to ensure not too thin. Qualifications with just one bullet maybe okay but could be considered thin. However we could combine Qualifications and Skills into one section called Skills/Qualifications. But instruction allows both; we can decide to not create Qualifications if it's thin. Better to have Skills section covering both technical and soft skills, and maybe include Oracle experience there. Then we can omit Qualifications section.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Schedule.
Now Benefits: list: competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs and comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k program, and complimentary season passes.
We can make a
- each item.
Schedule: "Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law." That's prose.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure:
About the role
Why Join Us? At Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, we value a collaborative atmosphere where new ideas are welcomed. If you’re looking to grow your skills and make a difference while having FUN, we’d love to hear from you! Overview Six Flags is seeking an Accountant II - Financial Accounting at our park support center in Sandusky, Ohio. The Accountant II - Financial Accounting will be responsible for carrying out the financial accounting activities of the company as developed by the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), Controller and Director - Financial Accounting.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial accounting entries for assigned regional properties to ensure timely period closing schedules are maintained.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations as assigned by the Manager - Financial Accounting.
- Partner with other shared service functions to ensure transactions posted are accurate and timely.
- Build relationships and liaison with park operating associates to ensure operational activity is accurately reflected in the financial statements.
- Follow and enforce compliance of professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP.
- Follow internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
- Provide accounting information and documentation to internal and external auditors as requested.
- Assist in hiring and/or training of seasonal and part-time financial accounting staff.
- Assist in developing all shared accounting services team members, provide ongoing training and maintain strong associate relationships.
- Adhere to and enforce all Six Flags policies and procedures, including safety, attendance and EEO policies, and will demonstrate commitment to Six Flags core values and cornerstones.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
- 2+ years public accounting experience, combined public accounting & industry experience, or progressive industry experience.
Skills
- Proficient in Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook (Microsoft Suite) and pdf (Adobe Acrobat).
- Excellent written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills and able to work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and time management skills.
- Confidence to ask questions and get clarification, display a positive attitude, and have a strong work ethic.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the capability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Dependable, honest and exhibits integrity.
- Previous experience with Oracle based products, including JD Edwards and/or Essbase is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages that include bonus programs.
- Comprehensive benefit plans with healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Paid holidays.
- 401k program.
- Complimentary season passes to Six Flags parks.
Schedule
- each item.
Schedule: "Responsibilities may occasionally require an adjusted work schedule to meet certain deadlines. This may include mandatory overtime and/or evening/weekend hours except where prohibited by law." That's prose.
Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. Already removed.
Now produce HTML fragment.
Structure: