Accounting Assistant - Messina Touring Group

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!

A Brief Overview

The Accounting Assistant is responsible for supporting the Accounting Department with creating and coding payables, triage of show folders, reviewing accounts receivable activity, check coding, cash tracking, and reconciliations.

What you will do

• Responsible for submittal of travel expenses for touring department in Concur.
• Preparation of check and wire payment requests as well as coding of other payables.
• Assisting tour personnel with coding and tracking of cash float and PEX cards and coordinating payment to show runners.
• Tracking and communicating incoming and outgoing payments for the purpose of show folder records.
• Support the department with miscellaneous administrative tasks, including: providing general office support including inter-office communications, fielding phone inquiries, mail coordination, ordering office supplies, and sending/receiving shipments.
Assist Finance team with monthly close tasks such as cash receipt forms, withholding forms and vouchers, and other related tasks as required.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) Accounting, Finance, Music Business

Experience Qualifications

• 0-2 years Related work experience
• Experience working in financial tracking and reporting systems such as JD Edwards
• Music industry experience
• Previous accounts payable and accounts receivable experience

Skills and Abilities

• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient in MS Office, strong Excel skills
• Mathematic skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) Accounting, Finance, Music Business
• 0-2 years Related work experience
• Experience working in financial tracking and reporting systems such as JD Edwards
• Music industry experience
• Previous accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient in MS Office, strong Excel skills
• Mathematic skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Lifting - Occasionally
• Carrying -
• Pushing -
• Pulling -
• Climbing -
• Balancing -
• Stooping -
• Kneeling -
• Crouching -
• Crawling -
• Reaching -
• Handling -
• Grasping -
• Feeling -
• Talking -
• Hearing -
• Repetitive Motions -
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination -

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Payscale: $16.49 - $23.34

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.