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 Staff Accountant is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities at the facility. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and a collaborative professional responsible for supporting the financial infrastructure of Acrisure Arena. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $31.00-$32.70.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until July 1, 2025.

America’s hottest music festival destination finally has the world-class arena it deserves. Now open, the brand new Acrisure Arena provides the greater Palm Springs area of Southern California with a premiere 11,000+ capacity venue hosting the biggest artists and acts on the planet. We are #TheCoolestSpot in the desert, designed specifically for hockey and made for concerts, Acrisure Arena provides top-tier hospitality, artist amenities, and all of the benefits of a modern music and sports venue to the Coachella Valley.

• Generate and distribute ad hoc reports.
• Oversight and management of the financial accounting of Berger Foundation Iceplex.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documents.
• Key contributor to the monthly close process; initial review, correcting entries, create and distribute reports.
• Balance sheets reconciliations.
• Key participant managing fixed assets and schedules.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, prepare variance analysis.
• Ensures accuracy of coding and all general ledger transactions.
• Maintain and reconcile multiple bank accounts to ensure accuracy of financial records; assists with cash postings.
• Propose recommendations and identify areas to improve accounting and policies procedures.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the external audit process.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support the overall goals of the finance team.

• Bachelor's Degree, Accounting emphasis preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred.
• Ability to summarize and analyze accounting information.
• Ability to record and document financial transactions.
• Knowledge of accounting practices including revenue recognition, accruals, deferred revenue and intercompany transactions.
• Strong math aptitude and ability to attend to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate sound organizational, coordinating, and personal interface skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate with the public, other employees, and vendors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven job reliability, diligence, and dedication.

Working Conditions:

• Irregular hours may be required.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

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.