Strategic Event Finance Analyst

Ilitch-Sports-Entertainment

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Olympia Entertainment in Detroit, MI is seeking an Accounting Analyst responsible for general accounting support, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will work with event accountants, operations, sales and marketing to invoice for services, analyze ledgers, and assist in forecasts and annual budgets.

The role requires integrity, strong analytical skills, and proactive communication in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Minimum of two years related accounting experience.
  • Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
  • Effective and proactive communication, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries for multiple accounts.
  • Reconcile costs incurred for events and prepare billing requests.
  • Collaborate with operations, sales and marketing to invoice for services provided.
  • Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts monthly.
  • Participate in the monthly close process and explain budget to actual variances.
  • Assist in monthly forecasts and annual budget for assigned departments.
  • Suggest process improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Communication skills
Detail-oriented
Self-motivated
Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle
Workday
Workforce

Job description

Olympia Entertainment in Detroit, MI is seeking an Accounting Analyst responsible for general accounting support, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close. You will work with event accountants, operations, sales and marketing to invoice for services, analyze ledgers, and assist in forecasts and annual budgets.

The role requires integrity, strong analytical skills, and proactive communication in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment.

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