Staff Accountant
Chicago, Illinois
At the United Center, we believe that people's stories are enhanced by sports, entertainment, and community. Our purpose is to enhance everyone's stories through iconic experiences while at the United Center. In the role as Staff Accountant you will help our team bring the next round of stories to life on the United Center campus.
The staff accountant will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data and reporting packages. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Benefits:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
The staff accountant will be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data in a variety of areas. It is essential that this candidate brings analytical and organizational skills in order to best support the accounting team.
Key Responsibilities:
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial accounting data and reporting packages. The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Assist in the monthly closing process by preparing accurate accruals and general journal entries including cash receipts, prepaid expenses, and event and team settlement entries.
- Prepare general ledger account reconciliations including cash, receivable billings & collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities, researching and resolving any discrepancies.
- Assist with credit card expenditures processing and our employee expense reporting.
- Assist with Accounts Payable invoice processing.
- Perform financial research and analyses as requested.
- Assist in reporting to various tax authorities.
- Prepare and perform event settlements for events at the United Center.
- Serve as a resource to other team members and managers both within and outside the Finance Department.
- Ability to work evenings, or holidays as needed.
- Other duties may be assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting.
- Strong communication (both verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are a key requirement.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Technologically-savvy, with strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Word.
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
- This is a full-time, salaried (exempt) position with the organization.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc.
- Traditional and Roth 401K options (with company match)
- Generous PTO
- Fantastic Fringe Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Job Questions:
- Why the United Center, Bulls & Blackhawks?
- Do you have a flexible schedule to work some evenings and occasional weekends?
- What is your desired Salary?
Created: 2024-09-20
Reference: 2093932
Country: United States
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
ZIP: 60018
About AEG
Founded in: 1994
Number of Employees: 28000
Website: https://www.aegworldwide.com/
Career site: https://www.aegworldwide.com/careers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AEGWorldwide/
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