Staff Accountant for Booking

Company Information
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!

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities of the Staff Accountant for Booking are to support the booking segment by assist 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 preset to management. This role assist in settlements with both the local LATAM partners as well as settlement with artist management.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and contribute to business plans/offers for potential artist we are looking to secure for future tours in LATAM
• Supervise and review final settlements with both local partners in LATAM and settlement with artist management based on agreed terms
• Work with 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 deal
• Review, analyse and provide feedback on offers received from LATAM promoters to summaries and present to management
• Track payments to CMN for booking shows per the agreed terms

Requirements:

• Bachelors in A bachelor's degreein accounting or at least 2+ years of related experience (required)
• 100% in-office
• 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

Travel:

• Available 30% 50% for work related travel with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs (if applicable)

Payscale: $65,000-$80,000

Bonus: This position is 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'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 ofrace, 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.