Staff Accountant | Full-Time | PeoplesBank Arena

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 The Staff Accountant is responsible for assisting with maintaining the accuracy and integrity of all aspects of financial and accounting activities. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals with some accounting experience to gain valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative professional. As a Staff Accountant, you will assist in daily and month-end accounting tasks, contribute to the preparation of financial reports, and support the overall financial operations of the company. This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$55,000. Benefits 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). Open Status This position will remain open until March 13, 2026. About The Venue The PeoplesBank Arena is Connecticut’s premier destination for sports & entertainment. The 15,000+ seat downtown arena is home to the eleventh-time National Champion UConn Women’s Basketball team and the six-time National Champion UConn Men’s Basketball team. Led by Hall of Fame basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley, the Men’s & Women’s basketball programs have established themselves as national powerhouses. The arena hosts the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack and a variety of concerts, family shows, ice-skating spectaculars, consumer events, and trade shows. It has hosted artists including Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Britney Spears, Drake, and many others. The venue will continue to be the center of sports and entertainment for Hartford and the State of Connecticut for years to come. Responsibilities Assist in all general accounting functions including General Ledger and Accounts Receivable. Perform month end close activities including monthly invoicing and journal entries. Perform general ledger account reconciliations monthly. Process and prepare accounts receivable invoices and assist with collection efforts. Record monthly amortization entries for all contracted revenue and track revenue projections. Reconcile the daily credit card sales from the ticketing system. Verify the weekly statements from the ticketing company. Assist with all aspects of monthly financial statement preparation and annual audit in conjunction with Director of Finance and Accounting Manager. Assist with customer service initiatives on event days as needed. Qualifications 1-2 years of professional accounting experience; experience with Accounts Receivable preferred. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business administration or a closely related field. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Office and Outlook. Experience with NetSuite accounting software preferred. Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays in addition to traditional business hours as necessary. Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Proven ability to work well with all levels of management. Equity & Inclusion 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. 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. 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