Accounting Manager| University of Kansas Athletics

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

 

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Overview

The 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 role will pay a salary of $65,000 to $75,000

 

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 11 holidays). 

 

Job Expires: 6/30/24

Responsibilities

• Perform all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliation.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees; coordinate HR functions/policies.
• Perform account and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare event settlements and generate account transfers or check payments.
• Oversee food and beverage reporting
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Coordinates preparation of Client or external audit materials and financial reporting; implements recommendations of Client as requested.
• Assist General Manager 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.
• Must pass background and credit check per guidelines
• Experience with ADP payroll
• Knowledge of Sage accounting or similar accounting software preferred.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.

 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.