Staff Accountant | Full-Time | Total Mortgage Arena

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

To monitor, control, and audit all financial transactions, and to perform a full range of professional accounting duties involved in fiscal management, record keeping, reporting and financial analysis of the facility.

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000

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 December 19, 2025.

About the Venue

Total Mortgage Arena is a sports and entertainment venue managed by Oak View Group and is located in the heart of Bridgeport, CT. The arena is home to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders). In addition to the various sporting events held year-round, the arena plays host to various concerts, comedy shows, expos, and family shows.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare accounts payable invoices.
• Detail processing for accounts receivable, and collection calls for outstanding payments.
• Perform analysis of accounting records; prepare event profitability statements.
• Oversee payroll processing through ADP and posting to general ledger.
• Verify post original entries to subsidiary and general ledger accounts; run trial balances; prepare sales statements.
• Assist with month end closing procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare audit work papers and perform analysis of accounts.
• Perform related professional accounting work in support of accounting functions.
• Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work.
• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding.
• Assist with other office duties as needed.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a closely related field preferred.
• Ability to accurately handle large sums of money.
• Knowledge of Netsuite and ADP HR/Payroll Software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.