About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, the Accountant will provide accounting and bookkeeping for Live Entertainment operations, Food & Beverage and Retail operations. The Accountant will be responsible for various monthly journal entries, working papers and account reconciliations. Accounting for Live Entertainment concert event settlements will include shared responsibilities for “night of show” settlements and subsequent journal entries for events at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for Live Entertainment event accounting for Rogers Place, Ice District and offsite Festivals

• In coordination with Assistant Manager, Rogers Place and Director, Rogers Place, supports when needed, on site “night of show” settlements, liaising with promoters, artist representatives and internal operations team

• Ensures all journal entries for event accounting settlements are completed, working papers are updated, and ticketing payment reconciliations are complete

• Prepares monthly ticketing/banking journal entries including Ticketmaster settlement reports, month end banking fees & credits and bank account transfer entries

• Responsible for monthly journal entries related to food & beverage operations and retail operations

• Responsible for reconciliation of various bank accounts and working papers

• Works with accounting coordinators to ensure accuracy of invoices received from third party food & beverage and retail operators

• Responsible for corporate event accounting (catered functions, corporate meetings, galas) including pre-event analysis, accurate and timely billing, and post event reporting as required

• Responsible for sponsorship affiliated food & beverage reporting

• Submission of Edmonton Oilers food & beverage game reporting to the NHL

• Supports marquee event accounting – i.e. World Juniors, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, etc.

• Supports Food & Beverage and Retail accounting operations for Edmonton Oilers playoff operations

• Supports applicable NHL Hockey Related Revenue (HRR) reporting as it relates to Food & Beverage and Retail operations for the Edmonton Oilers

• Supports the annual Business Planning and Budget Process as required

• Supports with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers

Who You Are:

• You are passionate about the Sports & Entertainment industry

• You are flexible to work evenings, weekends, and events as required by OEG's event schedule

• You are an organized team player who enjoys building relationships to foster cooperation within the team

• You have the ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fun fast-paced environment

• You have a positive attitude and embrace change

• You have the ability to determine priorities with strict deadlines

• You are well organized with a superior attention to detail

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Post-Secondary Degree required

• Minimum 3 years in an accounting background or related field

• Excellent reporting, communicating and analytical skills

• Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial modeling and analysis

• Strong understanding of Accounting Systems and integration opportunities

• Experience with computerized accounting software and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program

• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options

• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options

• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance

• On-Site Gym

• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!

• Social Work Culture + Employee Events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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