Staff Accountant | Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

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 Staff Accountant is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities at the facility. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative professional responsible for supporting the financial infrastructure of Acrisure Arena.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $29.00 to $30.00.

 

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

 

This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.

About the Venue

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documents.
• Maintain accuracy of coding and all general ledger transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of all ticketing cash transactions.
• Supports the monthly close process by reviewing financial reports and posting corrective journal entries.
• Perform reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Assist the accounts payable and receivable departments with client onboarding, invoice/payment processing, and client communication.
• Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and suggest improvements.
• Assists with forecasting and budgeting processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and support reporting needs.
• Assists with preparation and coordination of the external audit process.
• Participates in special projects assigned by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support the overall goals of the finance team.

Qualifications

• 1-2 + years of accounting experience.
• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting emphasis preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and commitment to maintaining compliant accounting practices.
• Experienced in applying accounting principles related to revenue recognition, accruals, deferred revenue and intercompany transactions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (V-lookups, Sum-ifs, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Experience with NetSuite is a plus, but not required.
• Highly motivated, ethical, and committed to the organization’s best interests.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and vendors.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, resourceful, quick learner and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to reprioritize and shift quickly.
• Must be a cross-organizational collaborator.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular hours may be required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

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.

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