Senior Accountant

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We're fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favorite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We're not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we're enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that's pretty amazing. If you're passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
Our biggest investment is in our people. We offer comprehensive health benefits and 401k matching, student loan assistance, plus career-boosting opportunities like tuition reimbursement and targeted development sessions to help all eligible employees thrive. At Ticketmaster, expect the fast-paced excitement of a startup with the rock-solid support from an industry leader – with plenty of ticket perks on the side.

See what it's like working at Ticketmaster.

THE TEAM

The Ticketmaster North America Accounting group is responsible for all aspects of preparing accounting entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and reporting on the balance sheet in support of the Live Nation financial reporting process. The North America Accounting group is also responsible for coordinating and supporting internal and external audits related to the Ticketmaster North America division of Live Nation.

THE JOB

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to assist in all aspects of the daily reconciliation and month-end close process. Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, highly organized with solid interpersonal skills and is highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and other enterprise level accounting software (i.e., Oracle Financials and/or SAP).

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Prepare daily and monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts related to various Ticketmaster lines of business including detailed AR tracking sheets, cash reconciliations, and liability reconciliations.
• Manage quarterly billings and settlements to clients.
• Prepare and record month-end journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process including booking revenue, liability, COGS, and intercompany.
• Support management to complete special projects, analysis requests, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Work with cross departmental personnel on a regular basis to resolve related accounting and reconciliation issues.
• Prepare schedules in support of internal and external audits including quarterly and annual SOX and financial audits and/or sales tax audits.
• Recommend process improvement initiatives as needed.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong Excel skills preferred including use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP function with high volume data.
• 3+ years of professional accounting experience with demonstrated increase in responsibility.
• Experience with Oracle Financials ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to adapt work schedule to meet financial reporting deadlines as needed.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

Rock Solid Reliability – We earn the trust of clients, co-workers and fans; We set clear expectations; we deliver high quality work on time and on task; we take the time to do things right

Solution Driven – We creatively find solutions to problems clients are experiencing by collaborating with management and interdepartmentally with experts that can find alternative and effective solutions to any limitations.

Winning Teamwork – We collaborate with others; we share information openly; we listen and take time to empathize and understand where others are coming from; we show recognition and appreciation for the contributions of others

Act with Integrity – we are proud of the way we represent ourself and the company to others; we act with good intentions; we have direct, honest conversations while creating a safe work environment for open dialogue; we represent information and data accurately and completely

CULTURE

We're fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We're not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we're enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that's pretty amazing. If you're passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

We have a 'Fan First' mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the 'Fan' you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:
$64,480.00 USD - $75,000.00 USD
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful California applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California Law, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6enj9-3-141-193-158-42 in your application.