Event Accounting Associate

Fenton, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility

At Maritz decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation theyve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded in a critical truth; people and their potential is our greatest resource.

Maritz helps companies achieve their business goals by inspiring people to perform their best. We design experiences incentives and recognition programs that spark action and deliver measurable impact.

And weve brought this human-first design inward intentionally building teams that care for each other and collaborate our most recent employee survey nearly 90% of respondents said that their managers care about their concerns and 82% said they feel genuinely appreciated. We know that when employees feel seen supported and celebrated for who they are they thrive and so does our business.

Thats why weve created a flexible environment that empowers you to do your best work without sacrificing what matters most to fact in that same survey nearly 90% of respondents said they have the flexibility they need to balance work and personal life and nearly 80% said Maritz does a great job prioritizing employee well being.

We have a passion for excellence and genuine care for the people making it possible.

Entry level position providing support for project related financial functions such as: establishing and maintaining project files cost tracking project forecasting/reconciliation invoice preparation project scope changes monitoring cash flow working with project event management and account teams to monitor performance of projects by providing analysis of project data compliance with client contracts and providing client with final billing. Work closely with management for knowledge of job responsibilities and client history.

What Youll Be Doing

80% Event Budget/Cost Tracking/Billing: Works closely with management to ensure all projects accurately reflect revenues and gross profit and updates in system. Reconciles project details in accordance with client/vendor agreements and internal closing policies. Prepares and reviews client invoices and issues them according to the client agreement to ensure positive project cash flow. Works with client account team and Accounts Receivable to collect payment of past due invoices. Adheres to and ensures compliance with all applicable policies. Provide updates to Event Management regarding financial aspects of the project. With assistance analyzes project data and proactively identifies and reports project profitability opportunities to Event Management and Sales teams. Works with Account Team to develop project budget detail.

20% Contract Compliance and Documentation: Provides guidance on internal contract policy to Account Teams Event Management and/or Sales regarding requirements. Monitors financial compliance with project Letter of Agreement Statement of Work and other documents as required. Maintains all required financial documentation for GAAP internal and external audits. May work with corporate audit department on all internal outside auditors and client auditors as requested.

What Youll Bring

1. Bachelors degree in accounting finance or general business or a minimum two years related experience in an accounting or finance function.

2. Knowledge of financial practices principles processes and systems preferably in a corporate environment

3. Proficiency with Excel spreadsheets

4. Strong oral and written communication skills

5. Financial analysis experience is a plus

6. Travel may be required as needed to assist in various capacities such as: on-site client operations remote client meetings or branch office visits

Things You Should Know

This is a hybrid role based in Fenton MO

Onsite: (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday).

DISCLAIMER: This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to confirm or be interpreted as a comprehensive summary of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job.

Maritz offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical dental vision life insurance disability paid parental leave 401k tuition reimbursement paid time off year end holiday closure and more!

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Maritz will only employ applicants who have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Those who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire. No calls or agencies please.

Maritz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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Where Human Connection Fuels Possibility At Maritz decades of innovation and perseverance have built more than just a strong reputation theyve shaped a culture where human connection and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Maritz means becoming part of a workplace grounded ...