Oak View Group:

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 position reports directly to the Director of Finance and is responsible for all day-to-day accounting functions associated with, but not limited to the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable and bi-weekly payroll processing. In addition to monitoring, controlling, and auditing for accuracy and compliance of all accounting transactions. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented yet big picture sensitive, highly organized, and driven to excel in helping lead in the development of a comprehensive financial infrastructure that will be crucial to helping drive the success of the company.

This role will pay an hourly rate between $17 to $19

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until Nov 30 2024

About the Venue:

Formerly the Casper Events Center, the venue was renamed to the Ford Wyoming Center in January 2021. The Center is a 28,000 square foot multi-purpose facility, built high on a hill overlooking the city of Casper, Casper Mountain, and the scenic Platte River Valley. Funded entirely by the City’s portion of an optional 1% sales tax, the venue opened on April 17, 1982. The arena features a horseshoe-shaped seating bowl with 8,000 seats.

The Ford Wyoming Center hosts a variety of different events each year, including concerts, sporting events, family shows, trade shows, competitions, religious services, bull riding competitions, commencement ceremonies, lectures, and political rallies among other corporate and community events. The arena is host to the Wyoming High School Basketball, Volleyball, and Wrestling Tournaments, the Wyoming High School Art Symposium, Wyoming High School Marching Band Competition and Wyoming High School Spirit and Cheer Competition. The venue has been home of the College National Finals Rodeo each June since 2001.

The Ford Wyoming Center is owned by the City of Casper, Wyoming and is proudly managed by OVG, a division of Oak View Group.

Responsibilities:

Process and prepare accounts payable invoices.

Detail processing for accounts receivable, and collection calls for outstanding payments.

Oversee payroll processing through ADP and posting to general ledger.

Process cash receipts for box office; and record transactions.

Assist, coordinate, and supervise the selling of event merchandise, as needed.

Verify post original entries to subsidiary and general ledger accounts; run trial balances; prepare sales statements.

Assist with month end closing procedures.

Reconcile balance sheet accounts.

Perform related professional accounting work in support of accounting functions.

Apply Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to accounting and auditing work.

Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.

Assist in end of month Food & Beverage inventory counts.

Verifies and checks the accuracy of general ledger coding.

Assist with other office duties as needed.

Performs other job duties as assigned.

Assist with after-hours events when needed.

Qualifications:

One year of professional accounting experience preferred.

An Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a closely related field preferred.

Ability to accurately handle large sums of money.

Knowledge of Sage 100 and ADP HR/Payroll Software preferred.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Intellectual/Social, Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The intellectual/social, physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

Intellectual/Social demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is continuously asked to multi-task under time limits. Position requires constant attention to precise details and accuracy of specified standards including: following simple to complex (more than 3 steps) instructions, and concentration which frequently extends beyond 30 minutes at a time. This position also requires constant use of interpersonal skills including: ability to direct/motivate/inform and foster collaboration, being able to recognize and resolve conflicts, being able to openly communicate in writing and verbally with clients.

Physical demands:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee constantly operates a computer and other office devices such telephones, copy machines, fax machines, etc.; occasionally moves about inside the office to access storage areas, cabinets and office machinery; constantly moves about the arena and event sites before, during and after events to service clients and supervise staff; constantly communicates via telephone, email and in-person with others to exchange accurate information.

Work environment:

The duties of this position are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors in the weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environments is usually moderate to loud during events and minimal during non-event times.

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.

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.