Accounts Payable Associate

Company Information
For more than 20 years, AEG has played a pivotal role in transforming sports and live entertainment. Annually, we host more than 160 million guests, promote more than 10,000 shows and present more than 22,000 events around the world. We are committed to innovation, artistry, and community, and leverage the power of our 300+ venues, leading sports franchises, marquee music brands, integrated entertainment districts, premier ticketing platform and global sponsorship activations, to create memorable moments that give the world reason to cheer.
Our business is interwoven with the human mind and heart, and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive company that reflects the artists, athletes, and fans that we host; reach beyond traditional boundaries to support the communities in which we operate; and minimize our impact on the environment by adopting sustainable practices throughout our business operations.
If you want to be challenged to up your game and make a difference, then join us in giving the world reason to cheer!

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk supports the Corporate Accounts Payable Department and is responsible for gathering, routing, coding, and processing invoices from vendors, as well as, expense reports from employees and/or contractors. The position requires a general understanding of the accounts payable function, demonstrated by prior success in a similar role. 

Essential Functions

• Review, distribute, monitor and request management approval(s) for invoices
• Code vendor invoices to the appropriate GL expense line and process through ImageNow
• Process check disbursement, match vouchers with invoices, and mail disbursement and remittance documentation
• Request ACH payments and set up vendors to be paid by ACH
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal clients for inquiries related to accounts payable activity
• Perform monthly closings
• Ensure invoices are paid on a timely basis and effectively monitor and follow up on invoices placed on hold
• Ensure expense reports and statement reports are processed and paid on a timely basis in Concur. This includes the following: verifying expenses are in accordance with Company policy, expenses are accurate and agree to receipts, and GL coding is appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalency (BA/BS Degree Preferred) Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred
• 0-2 years Related accounting experience
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of accounting software systems, such as JD Edwards and ImageNow, is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to learn new software platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced continually changing work environment
• ImageNow (or similar AP automation software) is a plus
• Concur Travel and Expense is a plus

Pay Scale: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Bonus: This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship.  AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions.  We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.