Sr. Accountant - Southwest

AEG Worldwide • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Sr. Accountant is responsible for financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliation, and monthly reforecasting. The role enters, codes, and approves invoices, road checks, and expenses, and supports monthly closing, journal entries, balance-sheet analysis, expense coding, show-file maintenance, show settlements, and other accounting projects. The position manages monthly general-ledger entries for invoices, petty cash, travel and entertainment, corporate credit cards, royalties, and insurance. Working with the Accounting Manager or Director of Accounting, the Sr. Accountant contributes to the finance team overseeing the financials for a venue or region.

The role also supports budgeting and reforecasting, show and tour reconciliation, audit preparation, regional payroll audits, and resolution of payroll conflicts. Additional responsibilities include analyzing partnership costs and returns, managing building permits and renewals, and assisting with show settlements as needed.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 4–6 years of related work experience.
• Experience with JDE, ImageNow, and Concur.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook, and strong Microsoft Excel skills, specifically working with pivot tables.
• Strong financial analytical skills and prior experience with financial reporting systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish finance department goals.
• Strong time-management and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Music industry knowledge and concert operations experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile balance sheets, the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Review and code invoices, road checks, cash receipts, p-card transactions, and expenses.
• Create and code invoices for outstanding receivables, obtain proper approvals, and code them to specific events.
• Audit show files for tour and co-promotion settlements.
• Prepare monthly general-ledger entries, including rental-client invoicing, third-party processing, petty cash, T&E, corporate credit cards, royalties, and insurance.
• Enter regional cash receipts and road checks into JDE and code them to the appropriate department.
• Review event settlements for accuracy and process road checks and cash receipts through accounts payable.
• Work with the Accounting Manager or Director of Accounting to prepare annual budgets and reforecasts based on projected monthly and annual sales.
• Complete month-end close and show and tour reconciliations.
• Manage audits, including compiling data in response to inquiries.
• Organize payroll audits for regional venues and offices.
• Liaise with CAPs and part-time employees; address staff needs and resolve payroll conflicts, including check requests, rate discrepancies, and payroll audits, in a timely manner.
• Analyze cost data to determine return on investment for partnership deals and renewals.
• Manage annual building permits and renewals.
• Assist with show settlement for unassigned shows or tours as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a current employer match of 3%.
• Flexible spending and health savings account options.
• Wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior