Mid Level Finance and Accounting Consultant Jobs

INTRODUCTION

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Staff Accountant should have the ability to multitask, organize and prioritize tasks, and willingly assist department staff where needed. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for assisting in various accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, and reconciliations, and other tasks as required/assigned. Considering the sometimes seasonal and event-driven nature of our business, the successful incumbent will have the ability to focus on and prioritize the duties that are most critical and time-sensitive.

This role pays an annual salary of $55,000 - $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 February 12, 2027.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The new Regions Arena will anchor a lively downtown in Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks, and art galleries. The state-of-the-art 10,000-capacity arena is under construction and scheduled to open in early 2027. It will be home to a minor league hockey team, concerts, family shows, regional and national sports events, community gatherings, and annual Mardi Gras events. It will include a wide range of premium seating and experiences, including suites, clubs, and loge boxes, and include over 27,000 square feet of multi-purpose and pre-event space.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative/accounting support, including input of weekly cash and sales reports, A/P and A/R data entry, and event reporting.
• Assist with basic payroll functions: compile and process weekly payroll, data entry, and timekeeping verification.
• Provide accounting support to company departments. Oversee document coding.
• Collect data from multiple sources and generate reports of event operating results for the venue management team and the Finance Department.
• Prepare current workbooks containing financial information by event type.
• Interact with a diverse spectrum of individuals calmly, professionally, and supportively.
• Work standard business hours with occasional flexibility required to support events.
• Maintain regular attendance and a professional presence.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in an accounting/bookkeeping position with increasing levels of oversight and responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Demonstrate knowledge of payroll and tax issues and basic knowledge of employment law.
• Advanced proficiency with computers on a Windows platform, including Microsoft applications, accounting/payroll. Extensive experience preparing accurate spreadsheets and reports.
• Consistent and reliable attention to detail, accuracy, and validity.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must work well under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with all team members professionally and supportively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adhere to highest standards of ethics, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as frequently required by event or business necessity.

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.