A/R & Accounts Payable Specialist

Job description

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! **Position Summary:** The Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist may specialize in a variety of different accounting areas related to company invoicing and payment processing. The AP/AR Specialist may work with the distribution of wires and reconciliation of bank accounts. The AP/AR Specialist will focus on the processing of invoices and the payment of company expenses. Responsibilities may include the review of temporary employee timesheets and payroll processing for 3rd party payroll company as well as audit approvals, review of consignment ticket statements, month end close duties and reporting, and other administrative or ad hoc projects as assigned. **Primary Job Responsibilities:** - Review wire requests against artist contract and settlement sheet and release approved funds. Research and respond to inquiry requests about pending and approved wires or received finds as necessary. - Audit bank accounts for fraudulent activity and return transactions when necessary. Responsible for opening of new accounts, addition of check signers, printing of approved checks, and analysis of bank fees. May be responsible for reconciling petty cash. - Audit bank accounts for fraudulent activity and return transactions when necessary. Responsible for opening of new accounts, addition of check signers, printing of approved checks, and analysis of bank fees. May be responsible for reconciling petty cash. - Review temp employee timesheets submitted by managers and upload into 3rd party payroll server to submit for approval and payroll processing. Approve payroll audits received by 3rd party payroll company and process 3rd party payroll invoices for services rendered. - Review road checks, purchase card transactions, receivables, and other expenditures for accuracy, and enter/appropriate code into JD Edwards. - May be responsible for miscellaneous administrative office duties and ad hoc accounting requests as needed such as AP/AR report requests and filing. - Additional duties may include: assist Accounting Manager with closing financials at month end, review internet and call centers remittance for error, reconcile consignment ticket statements from multiple venues/festivals **What You Bring to the Table:** - High School Diploma or its equivalency - 2-4 years Of related work experience - Experience working with JDE and Image Now is preferred - Experience with financial reporting and ticketing systems is preferred - Music industry experience is preferred - Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel - Able to work independently and as part of a team - Organized, proactive, and detail orientated - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles - Strong time management and interpersonal skills **Payscale:**$26.00/hr - $27.46/hr **Bonus:***This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.* **Benefits:*****Full-time:**We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.* 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. ***AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.*** ***Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.***