Accounts Payable Specialist (STAPLES Center)

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.
STAPLES Center has clearly established itself as the sports and entertainment center of the world. As the home of four professional sports franchises – the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks – STAPLES Center has proven to be a home court advantage for the local teams. The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 18 of the last 20 GRAMMY Awards shows. STAPLES Center's nineteen years have also been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events. Hosting over 250 events a year, the arena's reputation for world-class amenities, features and commitment to quality of service and the guest experience is second to none.
Position Summary:
The Accounts Payable Specialist will process invoices for payment for multiply companies using Image Now and JDE Oracle accounting system.
Essential Functions:

• Enter information from invoices to Image Now, perform General Ledger coding, route invoices to the appropriate business units for approval, and follow-up to ensure timely payment.
• Prepare and process schedule check runs - daily, weekly, bi monthly and/or as needed.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies and internal inquires related to accounts payable activity.
• Request W9 information for new vendor maintenance.
• Assist with other projects or general office support.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum education level of: High School Diploma or its equivalent (Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree (4-year) preferred)
• Minimum of 2-4 years related experience;
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong analytical skills and must be attentive to details.
• Proficient knowledge of accounting software systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of accounting principles and theory (debits and credits, accrual accounting, matching principle, materiality, balance sheet versus P&L accounts, etc.) and able to put this theory into practice.
• Hands-on experience working with multiple companies/legal entities and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to multitask on various daily duties and ad-hoc assignments
• Ability to access and accurately input information using JD Edwards.
• Ability to work independently and complete duties and projects with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to shift priorities considered necessary to accomplish prioritized tasks in a high-paced, results oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a team, high-paced results oriented environment
• Experience with high-end accounting systems such as JD Edwards, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or SAP

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 his/her normal description.
AEG is committed to developing a diverse workforce reflective of the marketplace and the communities in which we do business. We believe a diverse workforce is not merely an advantage; it is mandatory for any company to be successful in today's business climate.
This Employer is subject to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO) (LAMC 189.00)

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations