Staff Accountant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION – STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Location: West Hollywood, CA, USA,

Division: Ticketmaster North America

Line Manager: Manager, Accounting or Supervisor, Accounting

Contract Terms: Permanent, 40 hours per week (if full time)

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 Staff Accountant to assist with month end journal entry preparation and daily and/or monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts related to various Ticketmaster lines of business. Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter and is proficient with Microsoft Excel.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
• Prepare and record month end journal entries as part of the monthly financial close process.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts on a monthly basis as part of the SOX control compliance process.
• Work with internal personnel to resolve general ledger account reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain schedules and assist in ticketing revenue deferral process
• Maintain reports and prepare entries for ticket sales and revenue recognition
• Maintain amortization and accrual schedules
• Prepare accruals for fulfillment related activities.
• Assist in internal and external audits including quarterly and annual SOX and financial audits and/or sales tax audits.
• Assist with preparing ad hoc schedules as requested by internal management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 0-2 years of professional accounting experience in a comparable role preferred
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle Financials ERP systems is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and analyze financial reports and legal documents
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized

CULTURE

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.

You would have got a first feel of what it is like working at Ticketmaster through our career site and looking at our Ticketmaster Values. Are you ready to start your journey with us? One of your first stops would be our Going Live Session, our own way of welcoming you to Team Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster is the world's largest ticket marketplace and the global market leader in live event ticketing products and services. Through official partnerships with thousands of venues, artists, sports teams, festivals, performing arts centers and theatres, Ticketmaster now processes over 500 million tickets. As part of Live Nation Entertainment, the largest live entertainment company in the world, Ticketmaster is traded on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE: LYV.

Ticketmaster operates in over 30 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Overall, the company employs over 6,500 individuals. Ticketmaster was established in Phoenix, Arizona in 1976.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r708mq-18-222-69-152-42 in your application.