Staff Accountant for Booking

AEG Worldwide • Chicago, IL

124d • $65,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant for Booking are to support the booking segment by assisting in securing future shows in LATAM. The Staff Accountant (Booking) will work closely with the Chicago Finance team to analyze and summarize offers received from LATAM promoters and present them to management. This role assists in settlements with both the local LATAM partners as well as settlements with artist management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or at least 2+ years of related experience (required)
• Bilingual verbal and written Spanish (required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a high understanding of Excel
• Strong level of knowledge with general financial accounting and cost accounting
• General understanding of best practice accounting principles
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple projects, and organize tasks
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assist and contribute to business plans/offers for potential artists we are looking to secure for future tours in LATAM
• Supervise and review final settlements with both local partners in LATAM and settlements with artist management based on agreed terms
• Work with the legal team to review agreements and ensure the financial business points are reflected as agreed with artist/local partners
• Work with management on negotiating and communicating back to local partners business deal points and eventually close deals
• Review, analyze and provide feedback on offers received from LATAM promoters to summarize and present to management
• Track payments to CMN for booking shows per the agreed terms

Benefits

• 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
• Wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees