Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world’s leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We act with integrity.
- We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
- We give back to our global community.
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Overview
Under direction of the Controller, the Accounts Payable Coordinator monitors, controls, and audits all AP related processes at the McCormick Place Convention Center/Wintrust Arena. This role performs a full range of professional accounting duties involved in fiscal management, record keeping, reporting and financial analysis of the facility.
This role will pays a wage of $26.00 to $33.65.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.
Responsibilities
- Perform all general accounting functions within accounts payable.
- Key data into accounting software for A/P and general journal entries.
- Codes invoices to general ledger account and inputs invoices into computer system.
- Prepare accounts payable checks and match with corresponding invoice and purchase request forms.
- Verify & post entries to general ledger accounts; run trial balances.
- Maintains Invoice Log
- Matches Invoices vs. Purchase Orders
- Handles vendor account analysis and works with Purchasing Department to review status of open Purchase Orders.
- Performs monthly vendor account accruals.
- Support annual preparation of 1099s and other A/P vendor maintenance.
- Perform related professional accounting work in support of accounting functions.
- Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
- Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned by Director of Finance.
- Operate a ten-key calculator by touch at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
- Operate a computer to perform accounting functions.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college preferred with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field.
- 1-3 years of professional experience.
- Prior experience in Live Events and accounts payable department a plus.
- Must be able to prioritize schedules, work independently and follow instructions.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Must be accurate and efficient with ability to meet deadlines.
- Capable of working with all levels of management
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
- Knowledge of ERP and AP Processes
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.
EEO
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.