Accounting Manager (Events) - Acrisure Arena

Palm Desert, California

Employer: AEG
Industry: Accounting and Finance
Salary: $75000 - $80000. per year
Job type: Full-Time
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Overview

The Event Accounting Manager plans, directs, and manages all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing and internal control functions for the management team by performing the following duties.

This position is Exempt and pays between $75,000 to $80,000.

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 12 holidays).

job expires 9/30/2024

Responsibilities
  • Serve as point person for all event related items including but not limited to event revenue, event expenses, promoter point of contact, event settlements, flash reports, P&L, and any other event related items
  • Responsible for event settlements night of the event
  • Create, finalize and distribute event flash reports within 48-72 hours of the event
  • Works with RVP of Programming; VP of Finance and VP of Events, with forecasting for future events
  • Create and post event journal
  • Analyze event P&L for accuracy after the event has been recorded by staff accountants
  • Compare the actuals event P&L vs budget
  • Complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Lead other special projects as requested by leadership
  • Participates in other duties and special projects as assigned
  • May require extensive walking through the building, exposure to loud noises, climbing of stairs, and working in normal office conditions; This positions works during events which are nighttime; weekends and holidays.
  • Perform all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
  • Supervise, direct and develop the Accountant.
  • Oversee Box Office cash handling procedures and verify bank statements against daily deposits.
  • Perform bank account and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly financial statements.
  • Assist VP of Finance with budget preparation, and financial reporting.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field required; CPA preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience required.
  • May require working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays based on event calendar.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
  • Knowledge of MAS 200 preferred, or similar accounting software.
  • Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.
  • Experience analyzing data for accuracy
  • Superior Excel skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Demonstrated attention to detail
  • Ability to learn quickly, open to change and enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and ambiguous environment; handle multiple tasks with the ability to re-prioritize and shift priorities quickly
  • Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely, get messages across that have the desired effect
Created: 2024-06-15
Reference: 2083429
Country: United States
State: California
City: Palm Desert

About AEG

Founded in: 1994
Number of Employees: 28000

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