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Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities at their assigned venues. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with some accounting experience to gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative professional who’ll be responsible for supporting the hospitality division’s financial infrastructure. As a Staff Accountant, you will assist in daily and month-end accounting tasks, contribute to the preparation of financial reports, and support the overall financial operations of the company.
This role pays an annual salary of $75,000 to $95,000.
Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
This position will remain open until May 2, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Performs period-end close activities including journal entries and bank and general ledger account reconciliations, and accounts payable/accounts receivable maintenance
- Supports approximately 15 facilities with accounting and financial statement preparation
- Communicate with facilities to validate financial information and resolve any discrepancies
- Prepares workpapers and supporting documents for external audits
- Various ad-hoc accounting and financial inquiries
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of accounting related internship/work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Ability to think critically and problem solve effectively
- Ability to learn quickly, prioritize and work under pressure, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Maintain high energy, a positive attitude, and have a desire to learn and maintain an inquisitive mindset with a willingness to question the status quo
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or previous work experience in an accounting-related role
- Experience with NetSuite, Coupa, or Concur
- Master’s degree in Accounting
- CPA Certification
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000
