Finance Assistant | Part-Time | Alerus Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Finance Assistant will provide administrative support to the finance department at Alerus Center. Administrative duties may include, but are not limited to, answering phones, assisting with payroll, handling A/P, A/R, purchasing responsibilities, invoices, and general clerical duties. Provide support for month end closing and account reconciliations. Safeguard company assets and provide data and fiscal support to other departments within the company.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$22.00

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until April 3, 2026.

Alerus Center is the region’s largest convention and meeting facility. This seamless complex offers a diverse arena space that can be used for indoor football, trade shows, concerts and more, as well as a full conference center that can host conventions, meetings, weddings, banquets, and more. Alerus Center is Grand Forks’ premier entertainment and convention facility. Alerus Center is an exciting place for residents and visitors to enjoy a variety of entertainment activities and a superior convention facility that generates sales tax dollars for the community.

• Assist the Finance Department in its day-to-day activities.
• Assist with guest/client relations.
• Provide general office/administrative/accounting support including input of weekly sales reports, A/P and A/R data entry, document coding, and event reporting.
• Copying, filing, scanning materials
• Prepare customer invoices for mailing.
• Assist with month end closing procedures.
• Examine and verify a variety of financial documents and reports.
• Assist with other office duties as needed.
• Other miscellaneous projects and duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

• Minimum Two-year degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in an accounting/administrative position with increasing level of oversight and responsibility.
• Ability to work independently and remain flexible in role.
• Consistent and reliable attention to detail, accuracy, and validity.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must work well under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to successfully interact and collaborate with all team members professionally and supportively.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with company and business contacts.
• Advanced proficiency with computers in a Windows platform including Microsoft applications, accounting/payroll/HRIS systems.
• Extensive experience preparing accurate spreadsheets and reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.