AR Associate - FIFA World Cup 26™

Posted:
10/30/2024, 1:58:29 PM

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Who We Are:

On Location is a premium experience provider, offering world class hospitality, ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production, and travel management across sports, entertainment, and fashion. From unrivaled access for corporate clients to guests looking for fully immersive experiences at marquee events, On Location is the premier and official service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals. The company also owns and operates a number of unique and exclusive experiences, transforming the most dynamic live events into a lifetime of memories. On Location is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

Position Overview:

The AR Associate – FIFA is a hands-on finance position assist in all daily operations of the accounts receivable department within this On Location division.

This position will report directly to the AR Global Manager – FIFA and will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting the financial operations that drive our event services. You will assist in accounting functions, from transaction processing to financial reporting, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all World Cup-related financial activities. Essential duties include assisting with Accounts Receivable, creating journal entries for recurring transactions, and performing month end account reconciliations.

Key areas of responsibility

  • Involvement with day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording various event related transaction data.

  • Prepare and maintain A/R aging reports for FIFA World Cup related accounts, providing detailed insights to management for review.

  • Reconcile cash and credit card receipts for World Cup transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

  • Assist in the monthly reconciliation of accounts, specifically related to receivables and revenue of FIFA World Cup operations.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required

  • 1-3 years of accounts receivable or financial accounting experience

  • Experience working with multinational companies and foreign currency

Skills and abilities

  • Understanding of US GAAP and revenue recognition.

  • CPA certification a plus, but not required.

  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

  • Proficiency in accounting software and advanced skills in excel.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

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Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.