Corporate Staff Accountant

  About Us:  16 On Center Chicago owns and operates several live music venues, third-party production, restaurants, bars, and food halls across Chicago and New York. Join the team of one of the country's leading independent promoters. Our most effective service to our community comes from a team with a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. 16 On Center actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position Summary: As the Corporate Staff Accountant at 16 On Center HQ , you will be responsible for the bookkeeping of our management company, real estate entities, and marketing company. This role works closely with other managers and departments and supports the Controller with various administrative tasks related to the accounting department, including audit support, tax preparation, payroll reconciliations, and ad hoc reporting and analysis requests.    Additional Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To: Corporate Accounting - Closing monthly financials with senior management for the Management Company, Marketing Company, and Real Estate entities. Reconciling bank accounts and reviewing financial statements for accuracy. Assisting with cash flow management for corporate entities and affiliates. Payroll Accounting - Entering payroll journals, balancing liabilities, ensuring the accrual method of accounting is applied, accruing bonuses and commissions, and providing review and feedback to the Payroll/HR team on errors and best practices. 401(k) Accounting - Tracking 401(k) payments and deferrals, supporting 401(k) audit requests, and working with the HR team to ensure compliance with best practices. Private Events Accounting - Posting Private Events sales entries weekly. Sales Commissions Accounting - Maintaining, reviewing, and recording commissions earned by various sales roles. Credit Card Expense Accounting and Management - Managing the corporate credit card program (American Express), overseeing Concur processes, handling expense report reimbursements, and ensuring proper uploads into the general ledger. Reporting - Preparing weekly, monthly, and annual reports, including expense reporting, vendor reporting, and daily revenues and expenses, as needed.  About You: 4+ years of experience in accounting and/or finance or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus. 2+ years of experience in the hospitality industry is a plus but not required. Strong ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven, and deadline-oriented environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills. Positive and proactive attitude with a commitment to accuracy and meeting/exceeding goals.

Created: 2025-02-15