Staff Accountant Internship| Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

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.

Position Summary

The Accounting Intern will work within the Finance department, reporting directly to SVP of Finance / Corporate Controller in our Corporate offices, located at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and will interact with all members or Corporate Finance team as well as other departments at corporate office and off-site Venue Management teams.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $16 to $18

 

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

This position will remain open until November 20, 2024

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions (including to but not limited to):

• Process and prepare accounts payable invoices.• Oversee payroll processing and assigned Human Resource functions.• Assist with the preparation of the financial statements for the Client and Global Spectrum Corporate Office, and other financial reports, including monthly statements, annual budget, and annual report.• Assist with month end closing procedures• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses• Monitor expenditures to city budget by analyzing• Enter necessary transactions into the Client’s accounting software • Work shifts in the parking booth as necessary• Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding• Operate a computer to perform accounting functions• Prepare cash and tickets for daily parking bags and schedule for parking attendants • Perform related duties and responsibilities as required• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Open to COLLEGE juniors, seniors and grad students seeking an internship to satisfy a class credit requirement• GPA of 3.0 or higher• Housing/transportation are the student’s responsibility• Highly developed verbal and written communications skills.• Strong focus on detail• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as database experience.• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple assignments.

 

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/KNOWLEDGE:• Extensive knowledge of general and cost accounting.• Excellent math skills; high aptitude for figures. • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability.• Ability to maintain highly confidential information is required.• Pro-active approach to accomplishing tasks.• Principles of budget preparation and control• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications, accounting systems software and internet applications• Effective problem solver.• Communicate clearly and concisely in the English language, both orally and in writing

 

 

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.