Sr Accountant

Job Description

WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO

To oversee management of payable, receivable, receipts, show settlements, and venue financial statements.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
• Oversees critical accounting functions for various locations which includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
• process all receipts (e.g., Ticketmaster, box office, etc.) and record corresponding revenues
• manage all money requests (e.g., wires, cash, show checks) for production and/or show settlement
• review show settlement immediately following the show and work with operational field people who settle the show
• Prepare event P&L (or flash) and event related journal entries.
• review and monitor Oracle event reports for reasonableness
• hard book shows no later than sixty days after the event date
• Make sure that all receivables, receipts, and payable items are processed and recorded accurately and timely; participate in and monitor collection of receivables; submit and file rent calculations and lease payments
• Maintain barter file/log for all barter deals, preparing both transaction reports for each event and the quarterly barter activity report
• Prepare and file all applicable sales and use tax returns
• Prepare internal and external audit schedules (e.g., gross receipts, sales and use tax, etc.) and liaise with auditors
• Own G/L for Comedy Company and other theater/club venues as deemed necessary; prepare and maintain balance sheet and bank reconciliations; prepare, analyze and maintain P&L.
• Month end close, and accrual entries and SOX required reporting
• Work with Accounting Manager in delegating work to AP/staff accountants to assist with all aspects of position as deemed necessary
• Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred .
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment.

If the above description sounds like you and fits your background, apply online at http://www.livenation.com/careers/index to join the Live Nation Entertainment team today!

Applicants for employment in the US must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

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