Staff Accountant for Booking

AEG

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

A leading entertainment provider is seeking a Staff Accountant for Booking in Chicago. This role involves supporting the booking segment, assisting in securing shows in LATAM, and supervising settlements with local partners. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in accounting, is bilingual in Spanish, and has strong analytical and Excel skills. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $65,000-$80,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

2+ years of related experience in accounting.
Strong knowledge of financial accounting and cost accounting.
General understanding of best practice accounting principles.

Responsibilities

Assist in securing future shows in LATAM.
Supervise settlements with local LATAM partners.
Review agreements with the legal team.

Skills

Bilingual verbal and written Spanish

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Strong time management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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 primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant for Booking are to support the booking segment by assisting in securing future shows in LATAM. The Staff Accountant (Booking) will work closely with the Chicago Finance team to analyze and summarize offers received from LATAM promoters and present them to management. This role assists in settlements with both the local LATAM partners as well as settlements with artist management.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Assist and contribute to business plans/offers for potential artists we are looking to secure for future tours in LATAM
Supervise and review final settlements with both local partners in LATAM and settlements with artist management based on agreed terms
Work with legal team to review agreements and ensure the financial business points are reflected as agreed with artist/local partners
Work with management on negotiating and communicating back to local partners business deal points and eventually close deals
Review, analyze and provide feedback on offers received from LATAM promoters to summarize and present to management
Track payments to CMN for booking shows per the agreed terms

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or at least 2+ years of related experience (required)
100% in-office
Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (required)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills
Strong knowledge of general financial accounting and cost accounting
General understanding of best practice accounting principles
Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and organize tasks
Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident demeanor

Travel

Available for 30%–50% of work-related travel with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs (if applicable)

Payscale: $65,000-$80,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company-paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k with employer match, flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

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