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.

The Accounting Manager plans, directs, and manages all aspects of financial, accounting, purchasing and internal control functions for the management team by performing the following duties.

This role will pay a salary of $62,000.

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 12 holidays)

This position will remain open until Dec 31, 2024.

Alerus Center is the region’s largest convention and meeting facility. This seamless complex offers a diverse arena space that can be used for indoor football, trade shows, concerts and more, as well as a full conference center that can host conventions, meetings, weddings, banquets, and more. The venue boasts:

• 160,000 sq. ft. of convention and trade show space
• 20,000 sq. ft. pre-function hallway
• 12 individual meeting rooms ranging from 600-1,300 sq. ft. for a total of 11,000 sq. ft.
• Extravagant 25,000 sq. ft. ballroom with 22 foot high ceilings that is divisible into 5 smaller, contiguous ballrooms for a more intimate setting
• 100,000 sq. ft. arena with a state-of-the-art acoustical design
• Full-service kitchen and a full-time chef preparing culinary creations for a top-quality dining and catering experience
• Home to the University of North Dakota football team

Alerus Center is Grand Forks’ premier entertainment and convention facility. Alerus Center is an exciting place for residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of entertainment activities and a superior convention facility that generates sales tax dollars for the community.

• Perform all general accounting functions including general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Plan and schedule Cash Room Attendants for ticketed events.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct weekly and monthly Safe counts for F&B and Box Office cash funds.
• Conduct monthly inventory count verification and prepare Cost of Goods Sold.
• Oversee Box Office cash handling procedures & verify bank statements to daily deposits.
• Prepare bi-weekly payroll for all salaried and hourly employees.
• Perform banking transactions and bank account reconciliations.
• Prepare event settlements and generate payments.
• Assist General Manager and Director of Finance with budget tracking, preparation and reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree or better from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, public or business administration or a related field required; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of Arena/Hotel/Convention Center accounting experience required.
• May require working beyond normal business hours, including nights, weekends and holidays based on event calendar.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Knowledge of MAS 200 preferred, or similar accounting software.
• Prior supervisory responsibility preferred.

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.