SMG, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an immediate opening for an Accounting Assistant at Soldier Field. This position will perform the daily accounting clerk functions at the facility and overall serve to assist the Accounting Department with additional assignments. This position reports to the Director of Finance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist accounting department with administrative and accounting duties as requested
Process all invoices and other Accounts Payable duties
Maintain open payables list, produce checks for payment and prepare monthly reports
Maintain accounting files, record retention and timesheets
Reconcile multiple bank statements monthly
Handle tasks relating to Accounts Receivable
Box office duties including ticketing, group sales, end of event settlement

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Strong communication skills
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects with minimum oversight
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with people on all levels

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required. Experience in accounting, finance or a related field required. Box office experience preferred by not required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Strong computer skills including but not limited to; Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and use of the internet are required. Familiarity with Sage Peachtree accounting software is preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events and communicate via radio communication. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. This position requires work many inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse conditions. Due to the nature of events, this position requires potential employees to be able to work long hours including evenings, weekends and holidays as requested.

SMG is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

SMG - Soldier Field