Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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The Accounting Internship position is based at our Ford Idaho Center location. 

Internship Structure and Expectations

1. Internships are expected to be a 4-6 month commitment. This allows the student to experience the venue through multiple event cycles.
2. Internships are considered part time with a varied weekly schedule requiring an estimated 20-30 hours per week depending on events as they impact accounting workflow.
3. Learning agenda will include all aspects of venue management accounting cycles including a/p, a/r, event closing, month end closing activities, and financial statement preparation. 
4. Interns will engage in weekly financial training calls discussing various accounting topics applied to venue managment. 

Phases of internship are evaluated as follows: Orientation & training, Observation, Learning, and Implementation of skills and tasks.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $18.00-$22.00. 

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

job xpires 6/30/2024

The Ford Idaho Center features a variety of flexible spaces to host events of all types and sizes. The Ford Idaho Center is a unique combination of three venues under one complex: Ford Idaho Center Arena, Ford Idaho Sports Center, and Ford Idaho Horse Park. The complex is flexible to meet the needs of events of all types and sizes. It is well-suited for conventions, meetings, tradeshows, sporting, social and entertainment events.

• Assist in A/P Process and preparation of accounts payable invoices.
• Assist in posting entries to general ledger accounts; run trial balances
• Assist with month end closing procedures.
• Assist in preparation of event settlements and sales journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements.
• Prepare sales statements.
• Assist in preparation of a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to take direction and execute independently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Great time management and project management skills
• Ability to work long and irregular hours that may vary due to functions and may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office programs

Education and Experience:

1. Actively pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree at an accredited college or university, preferably in Accounting, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Sport Management, Business, or related fields.
2. Interest/Experience with live events is preferred but not required.

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.

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.