What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant for Touring position at AEG Presents?
Company Information
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 Description:
The primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant for Touring is to support the touring segment and assist in all financial aspects. The Staff Accountant (Touring) will work closely with the Chicago Finance team to assist in budgeting, show costing of events, and ensuring the accuracy of tour reporting.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Cost Coding & Analysis: Accurately code and track show-related costs for tours across the U.S. and Canada
- Revenue Recording & Settlement Review: Record and review ticket revenue based on venue settlements, ensuring completeness and accuracy
- Tour Financial Tracking: Track and analyze actual expenses versus budgeted costs for touring shows in accordance with agreed terms
- Venue Cost Management: Review venue costs, obtain all settlement costs, and reconcile against financial agreements
- Cash Reconciliation: Reconcile tour float cash and report variances
- Business Plan Support: Assist in preparing financial offers and business plans for prospective artists and tours in the U.S. and Canada
- Additional Duties: Perform other finance-related tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance & Accounting
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in accounting or at least 2 years of related experience (required)
- Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (strongly preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a high understanding of Excel
- Advanced level of knowledge with general financial accounting and cost accounting
- General understanding of best practice accounting principles
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and organize tasks
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor
Travel:
- Available to travel 5% 10% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs (if applicable)
Payscale: $65,000-$75,000
Bonus:This position is 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.
Salary : $65 - $75