Sr. Accountant - Southwest

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for financial reporting, including the reconciliation of the balance sheet and the monthly reforecasting. The Sr. Accountant enters, codes, and approves invoices, road checks and expenses and will also be responsible for preparing the monthly closing, journal entries, balance sheet analysis, expense coding, maintaining show files, settling shows and miscellaneous accounting projects as assigned. The Sr. Accountant is accountable for monthly accounting entries in the general ledger including invoices, petty cash, T&E, corporate credit cards, royalties and insurance. This position works in conjunction with Accounting Manager or Director of Accounting and is a contributing member of the finance team that oversees all financials for venue/region.

Essential Functions

• Review and reconciliation of balance sheet, general ledger, accounts receivables and accounts payables.
• Review and coding of invoices, road checks, cash receipts, p-card transactions and expenses. Create and code invoices for outstanding receivables. Obtain proper approval and code to specific events. Audits show file for tour and co-promotion settlements.
• Responsible for monthly accounting entries in general ledger including invoicing rental clients, 3rd party processing, petty cash, T&E, corporate credit cards, royalties, and insurance.
• Enter cash receipts and road checks for region into JDE and code to appropriate department. Review event settlements for accuracy and process road checks and cash receipts through AP.
• Works in conjunction with Accounting Manager or Director of Accounting for department/venue to prepare annual budgeting and reforecasting based on monthly and annual projected sales. Complete the month end close and show and tour reconciliation.
• Management of audits, including compilation of data for appropriate inquiries. Organize payroll audits for regional venues and offices.
• Liaison with CAPs and part-time employees. Ensuring that staff needs are met and payroll conflicts are resolved in a timely manner to reduce compliance liability - check requests, rate discrepancies, and payroll audits.
• Analyzes cost data to determine return on investment on partnership deals and renewals.
• Annual management of building permits and renewals.
• May assist in show settlement as necessary for unassigned shows or tours.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) In Finance/Accounting
• 4-6 years Of related work experience
• Experience with JDE, ImageNow, and Concur
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to multi-task and detail-orientated
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook; Strong Microsoft Excel skills-specifically working in pivot tables
• Strong financial analytical skills with prior experience in finance reporting systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish the goals of finance department
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills
• Music Industry knowledge and concert operation experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Payscale: $59,564.55 - $90,000.00 annually

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.