Staff Accountant Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Accounting

As a Staff Accountant, you will play an important role in Vivid Seats’ financial operations and reporting, with responsibility for key accounting activities that support the accuracy and integrity of our financial results
You will work across areas including revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts while partnering across the organization to support our buyers, sellers, partners, and vendors
This role offers broad exposure to our business and the opportunity to build a strong accounting foundation, learn from experienced leaders, and take on increasing ownership as you grow
Performs accounting activities across key areas such as revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts through journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Ensures transactions between buyers and sellers through our marketplace are completely and accurately recorded in our accounting records
Supports and initiates timely payment of company expenses to vendors and employees
Maintains complete accounting records to support financial reporting, internal controls, and internal and external audits
Supports the monthly close process and preparation of financial statements
Contributes to special projects and process improvement initiatives across accounting and the broader organization
How your role expectations will progress as a Staff Accountant in the first 30, 90, and 180 days:
30 days in:
Complete new hire orientation and become familiar with Vivid Seats’ culture, values, and ways of working
Develop an understanding of the ticket marketplace and how transactions between buyers and sellers flow through Vivid Seats’ accounting records
Learn the key accounting processes and systems supporting revenue, cash, prepaid expenses, and other balance sheet accounts
Become familiar with the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting timelines
Build relationships across the Accounting team and with key cross-functional partners
90 days in:
Independently perform recurring accounting activities across assigned areas, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations
Develop a strong understanding of transaction flows and ensure marketplace activity is completely and accurately reflected in the accounting records
Perform variance analysis, investigate differences, and work with appropriate partners to resolve identified issues
Contribute to the monthly close process by completing assigned responsibilities accurately and within established deadlines
Support accounting requests related to vendor and employee expenses, financial reporting, controls, and audit requirements
180 days in:
Take ownership of assigned accounting areas, including the related journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close responsibilities
Independently identify and resolve accounting and reconciliation issues, escalating more complex matters when appropriate
Develop a strong understanding of how assigned accounting areas impact the financial statements and broader business
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, accuracy, and efficiency through automation and AI
Contribute to ad hoc accounting projects and cross-functional initiatives, applying accounting knowledge to evolving business needs

Benefits

Your Future:
We care about what’s ahead for you. From competitive retirement and savings programs, to continuing education opportunities, and rewarding performance incentives, our goal is to grow your future in meaningful and sustainable ways.
The Basics:
We’ve got you covered with a variety of health, dental and vision packages to meet your needs: BCBS PPO, HSA and HMO plans, mental…