Staff Accountant| NOW Arena
Full Time
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Oak View Group:
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Overview:
Responsibilities include :
Yearly Salary: $65,000 to $70,000
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, matched Pension plan, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and Statutory holidays). About the Venue:
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the
way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
The Facilities Division of OVG360 has an exciting opening for a Staff Accountant at the Now Arena, in Hoffman Estates, IL. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for being part of maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative professional accountable for all day-to-day accounting functions. This position requires monitoring, controlling and auditing for accuracy and compliance by applying US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to analyze and compile financial information. The Successful Candidate will be efficient and have the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities include :
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Human Resources, bi-weekly payroll processing, Reporting, Journal entries, reconciliations, and general office duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as required.
Yearly Salary: $65,000 to $70,000
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, matched Pension plan, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and Statutory holidays).
NOW Arena/Hideaway Brew Garden:
NOW Arena is an 11,800-seat multi-purpose family entertainment, cultural and sports center. Seating capacity for the arena ranges from 3,000-6,000 for theater shows; 9,400 for football, hockey, lacrosse and soccer games; 10,000 for basketball games and 11,800 for concerts. The Hideaway Brew Garden is adjacent to the arena where we provide live music and entertainment to the local community over the summer months.
Responsibilities:
- Administers Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bi-weekly Payroll processing
- Works with Daily Postings for Ticketing Revenue via Ticketmaster and the Box Office special reports
- Reconciles credit card and banking fees to each event and prepares Journal Entries
- Coordinates event revenue support for parking, credit card deposits and working within multiple reporting systems to obtain financial information
- Communicates with all departments assisting with proper coding and support for event and budget items
- Creates month-end journal entries, monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card accounts, and petty cash accounts
- Helps prepare and review support schedules for balance sheet accounts
- Supports month-end close and provides ad hoc financial reports to upper management
- Performs monthly internal audits and coordinates the provision of information to external auditors annually
- Responsible for Human Resources related activities for all departments
- Performs Tax Prep and submission for Sales Tax, Amusement Tax, Parking Tax and Music Royalties (ASCAP/BMI/SESAC)
- Completes administrative services, researches and supports special projects in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
- Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtains additional certifications as appropriate
- Coordinates with vendors, customers, and employees to verify the accuracy of information and troubleshoots issues to resolve discrepancies
- Maintains IRS W-9’s and helps coordinates Certificates of Insurance for vendors
- Develops and documents policies to implement internal controls and procedures to improve efficiency
- Prepares year-end 1099’s
- B.S. in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university preferred
- 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or financial management
- Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
- Working Knowledge of Sage Software a plus
- Experience with ADP payroll Systems a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Must pass background and credit check per guidelines
- Strong attention to detail required
- Solid Management, motivational and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- A positive, upbeat and professional attitude and strong work ethic
- You must be self-motivated and a team player
- Partner with other departments ensuring financial success of the venue
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn and take on new tasks
- Superb verbal/written communications and organizational skills
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Vaccination Statement:
We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.
EEO:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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