Staff Accountant | Full-Time | Ryan Center and Boss Ice 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 assisting with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with some accounting experience to gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative professional. As a Staff Accountant, you will assist in daily and month-end accounting tasks, contribute to the preparation of financial reports, support the overall financial operations of the company.

 

This role pays an annual salary of $60,000-$65,000

 

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 December 31, 2025.

About the Venue

A state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility, the Thomas M. Ryan Center, located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, opened its doors in June 2002. Home to URI Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs, the Ryan Center also features the URI football teams' locker room, along with athletic department offices, training rooms, players' lounges and a souvenir store. The venue seats 8,000 for basketball, and over 6,300 for concerts, family shows, lectures and other community events.The Ryan Center was designed and built to meet all ADA specifications to accommodate our guests with disabilities. Located in Kingston, the Ryan Center draws on an audience of over 1.4 million people within a 40-mile radius.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in all general accounting functions including: General Ledger, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Process and prepare accounts payable invoices.
• Verify & post entries to general ledger accounts.
• Detail processing for accounts receivable, including invoicing, and collection calls for outstanding payments.
• Coordinate with Box Office, Ice Arena and Concessions on daily reports and deposits.
• Reconcile the daily credit card sales from the ticketing system.
• Verify the weekly statements from the ticketing company and approve payment of the invoice.
• Assist with month end closing procedures.
• Prepares select event settlements and sales journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Review and approve bi-weekly payroll for hourly employees.
• Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements.
• Perform related professional accounting work in support of accounting functions.
• Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work.
• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses for the Director of Finance and General Manager.
• Hire, train, direct and supervise the Finance Intern.
• Assist with customer service initiatives on event days.
• Assist in providing general office and clerical support as needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of professional accounting experience preferably including some supervisory experience. 
• Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines
• Capable of working with all levels of management
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, Word, Office and Outlook) and Google (Mail, Sheets) applications.
• Knowledge of Netsuite and ADP Payroll software preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays in addition to traditional business hours, is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.

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