Accounting Coordinator (12-Month Term)

About OEG Sports & Entertainment:

OEG delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada. OEG also owns and operates Edmonton’s high-performance health and fitness club, Archetype, and is co-owner of film production company Silver Pictures, one of Hollywood’s highest-grossing producers of all time.

At OEG, our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passion, which is ours as well! We play like a team and always work with integrity towards our common purpose. We have a commitment to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, Rogers Place Finance, the Coordinator, Accounting (12-Month Term) is responsible for providing accounts payable support, including but not limited to processing invoices, data entry, reviewing corporate card purchases and processing expense reports. This position will also be responsible for providing accounting support, including but not limited to preparing bank reconciliations, preparing weekly and monthly journal entries, and preparing monthly accounting working papers.

Your Focus in this Role:

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of payable invoices and expenses reports, and weekly payments including mailing cheques and processing EFT/ACH payments.
• Responsible for the full purchase to payment cycle of multiple expense types. Verify and review invoices and purchase orders for accuracy of pricing, delivery, financial coding, and approval.
• Manages large transaction volumes while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reconcile and analyze customer and vendor statements to support month-end and year-end requirements.
• Maintains day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and contract holders.
• Maintain accurate records and files of procurement transactions.
• Maintain accounting controls by supporting Finance Department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

• You have excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external parties.
• Expect highest quality performance from self and others.
• You are capable of handling confidential, sensitive information.
• You have strong planning and organization skills.
• You are well organized with a superior attention to detail.
• You are deadline oriented.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a fun team in a fast-paced environment!

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting is preferred. In lieu of formal education, experience in a related field may be considered.
• 1-3 years of related accounting experience is required. Accounts Receivable processing experience is considered an asset.
• Experience with computerized accounting software (i.e., Great Plains, Concur, etc.) and a proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

What’s in it for you?

• 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program.
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options.
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options.
• On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance.
• On-Site Gym.
• Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT!
• Social Work Culture + Employee Events.

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

Experience

• 4 year(s): 3