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Accountant | Full-Time | TD Coliseum

The Event Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely night-of-show settlements, including the recording of income statements and balance sheet entries. Key duties include reconciling payables and receivables, managing artist payments, and completing month-end close reporting.

  • On-site
  • Hamilton, ON
  • Posted Aug 22, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 21, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary Working in collaboration with booking and event production teams, the event Accountant will be responsible for accurate and timely night of show settlements. This includes full cycle recording of both income statements and balance sheet entries to record the show settlement, review and approval of transactions, and reconciliation of payables and receivables This role pays an annual salary of $75,000-$85,000 CAD Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays). This position will remain open until November 20, 2026. Responsibilities Finalizing profit and loss statements for each show Entering show settlements into accounting systems and distributing reports Acting as primary accounting point of contact for talent department, artist representatives and production staff Assisting with pre-settlement and artist settlements during night of show Reviewing all show settlements to verify proper documentation has been received and proper backup for audit purposes Reconcile cash floats Coding, approval, and distribution of shop invoices and checks for Accounts Payable input Preparing and coding artist final settlement wires based on contract; remitting payment to artist, ensuring appropriate withholding taxes, charity, and album bundles are recognized. Settling venue expenses, shared ancillary revenues, and co-promotion deals Preparing and uploading show entries Preparing and uploading accounts receivable and accounts payable settlements Reconciliation of revenues, project costs, and accruals Reconciliation of accounts receivable, review for balance accuracy, and timely collection Completion of month-end close and reporting of per-show contribution margin Assisting in implementation of internal controls Ad hoc projects as assigned by management Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent. 2-3 years of Accounting experience, with strengths in reconciliation. Experience and knowledge with Oracle and/or Salesforce are an asset. Previous experience in the event industry is an asset. Strong organizational and time management abilities that allow projects and goals to be completed on schedule. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly detail-oriented with a strong ability to multi-task. Proficient PC skills, especially in Microsoft Excel. 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.

What you’ll do

The Event Accountant is responsible for accurate and timely night-of-show settlements, including the recording of income statements and balance sheet entries. Key duties include reconciling payables and receivables, managing artist payments, and completing month-end close reporting.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2-3 years of accounting experience with a strong focus on reconciliation. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required, while experience with Oracle, Salesforce, and the event industry is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Pension Matching • Paid Time Off

Listed skills

  • Time managementPreferred
  • Microsoft ExcelPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Reconciliation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Profit And Loss Statements
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Multi-tasking
  • Internal Controls
  • Show Settlements
  • Withholding Taxes

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Hospitality
  • Creative & Media

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
2+ years
Apply by
Sep 21, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level