Job Summary:
The event accountant/financial analyst is responsible for preparing event projections, settling events, and generating post event profitability reports for events at all venues. In addition, provide financial analysis support to the organization for budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, new long-term agreement opportunities, and ad-hoc requests.
Key Responsibilities:

Analyze, prepare and settle events at all venues.
Set-up, maintain and finalize all event files for events, including the preparation and entering of journal entries to the general ledger system.
Coordinate event execution from a financial perspective, including cash disbursement to artist/promoter, if applicable.
Liaison for national/local promoters and the respective venue.
Provide accounting and financial support to senior level management by compiling, preparing and distributing flash reports, creating reports that analyze costs, estimating break-even points and summarizing net operating income, comparing budget to actual.
Provide auditing support to various departments as well as participating in the year-end financial audit; working with outside auditing services.
Maintain event database to ensure all information is accessible and accurate when requested for utilization in budgeting and forecasting future events/cash flow.
Work with the Booking department to prepare break-even analysis on upcoming events, ensuring all show deposits; prepayments and settlement checks/wires are obtained and processed timely.
Reconcile event related general ledger accounts and prepare numerous financial journal entries each month into the general ledger system.
Ensure all event data, invoices, contracts etc., flow through and are properly recorded in the accounting system and database.
Review and interpret contracts.
Act in accordance with corporate accounting policies and procedures; recommend new or changes to current policies and procedures as needed.
Provide financial support (creating proformas & reports) to the company on long-term agreements, contracts and ad-hoc opportunities.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Supplemental Job Functions:
File and organize financial documents.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and minimum of four years of related experience. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Possess the highest integrity and ethical standards.
Problem solving skills that support and enable sound decision making.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy with high standards for quality; ability to keep accurate and detailed records.
Knowledge of cash handling procedures and controls.
Highly organized, self-directed business style, with strong ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated project management skills with coordinating efforts among various departments and staff levels.
Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to work across all functions and vertically at all levels of the organization and clients.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Strong communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work long or unpredictable hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the sports and entertainment industry.
Knowledge of Great Plains accounting software.
Knowledge of Excel.

Working Conditions:

Irregular and extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Exposure to moderate – high noise level.
Frequent visual/auditory attention.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities or nonessential requirements 313 Presents has the right to change, modify, suspend, interrupt or cancel in whole or in part any job functions outlined in a job description at any time and without advance notice to the employee.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.