Staff Accountant

NACBA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AEG is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the full accounting cycle at our Chicago-area operations, owning general ledger activities and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

You will prepare journal entries, perform reconciliations, analyze financial data, assist with AP, and help budgeting and forecasting to drive accurate financial results across business segments. This role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper accounting treatment across assigned business segments
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries; analyze financial results and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform detailed account reconciliations; investigate variances, determine root causes, and implement appropriate resolutions
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports, schedules, and variance explanations for internal stakeholders
• Evaluate transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with company policy and accounting standards
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data, trend analysis, and insights
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Provide backup support and coverage for accounts payable functions, including reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and proper approvals
• Assist with payment activities (ACH, wire, and urgent transactions) as needed, ensuring completeness of documentation and adherence to internal controls
• Help address vendor and internal inquiries related to payment status or discrepancies, escalating issues as appropriate

Job description

Company Information

For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.

Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.

If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Description

The Staff Accountant supports the full cycle of accounting operations, including maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role is a key contributor to the finance team, with ownership of general ledger activities and responsibility for analyzing financial data, resolving discrepancies, and supporting accurate financial execution. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the role provides support and coverage for accounts payable as needed.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Maintain ownership of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment across assigned business segments
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries; analyze financial results and support month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform detailed account reconciliations; investigate variances, determine root causes, and implement appropriate resolutions
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports, schedules, and variance explanations for internal stakeholders
• Evaluate transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with company policy and accounting standards
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing financial data, trend analysis, and insights
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency
• Provide backup support and coverage for accounts payable functions, including reviewing vendor invoices for accuracy, coding, and proper approvals
• Assist with payment activities (ACH, wire, and urgent transactions) as needed, ensuring completeness of documentation and adherence to internal controls
• Help address vendor and internal inquiries related to payment status or discrepancies, escalating issues as appropriate