Staff Accountant for Touring at AEG in Chicago, IL

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 Touring is to support the touring segment and assist in all financial aspects. The Staff Accountant (Touring) will work closely with the Chicago Finance team to assist in budgeting, show costing of events, and ensuring the accuracy of tour reporting.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

Coding of costs related to shows in the U.S/Canada

Record and review ticket revenue through venue settlements

Review venue costs and obtain all settlement costs

Track actuals to CMN for touring shows per the agreed terms

Reconcile Tour Float Cash

May Assist to business plans/offers for potential artist we are looking to secure for future tours in U.S/Canada

Complete other duties as assigned by Director of Finance & Accounting

Requirements:

Bachelors degree in accounting or at least 2+ years of related experience (required)

Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (required)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a high understanding of Excel

Advanced level of knowledge with general financial accounting and cost accounting

General understanding of best practice accounting principles

Attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and organize tasks

Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor

Travel:

Available to travel 5% 10% with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs (if applicable)

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