Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

We are looking to fill our Staff Accountant Team, which is located at Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, home of the MN Timberwolves and MN Lynx.

Job Summary

The Staff Accountant focuses on assisting Target Center's Finance Department with general accounting duties including journal entry preparation, assisting with month/year-end close process, accounts payable, payroll entries, departmental expense tracking, and miscellaneous administrative support.

Essential Functions

• Prepare month and year-end journal entries, including assisting with accounting close process adhering to tight deadlines, and account reconciliation.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts and Bank accounts.
• Assist with AR and AP processes, including verifying the accuracy of general ledger coding, and entering accounts receivable and payable invoices.
• Maintain files and related support for many departments.
• Update key accounting schedules for event and non-event accrued expenses.
• Participates in monthly variance analysis for each department.
• Record monthly pre-paid expenses and reconcile event and non-event prepaid expense accounts.
• Assist Sr. Accountant with monthly reports and schedules.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications (Job Knowledge, Skills, and Education)

• A minimum education level of: BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Accounting or a related field
• Understand basics of Accounting principles
• Discretion in dealing with confidential and delicate materials and information
• Demonstrate effective organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Possess a high standard of integrity and commitment to quality of work
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint experience required; D365 experience is a preferred
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple projects.

Hours of Work and Travel Requirements

• Varies by show to include days, nights, weekdays, and weekends.

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.