Sr Accountant

** JOB DESCRIPTION** – Senior Accountant
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* Location:

** Work From Home - California
** Division:
** Ticketmaster North America
** Line Manager**:
Senior Manager, Accounting
** Contract

Terms:

** Permanent, 40 Hours per week (full-time)  
** THE TEAM
** The Ticketmaster North America Accounting team is responsible for preparing accounting entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting balance sheet reporting for Live Nation’s financial reporting process. The team also plays a key role in coordinating and supporting internal and external audits across the division, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all financial activities.  
** THE JOB
** We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join Revenue Accounting, a division of the Ticketmaster North America Accounting Team.  This position will support month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts across multiple Ticketmaster business lines.  This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated self-starters with strong Excel skills and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement.  

This is a primarily remote position; however the team meets in the Beverly Hills office on occasion for focused on-site meetings, therefore flexibility to commute or travel is preferred.  This is an exciting time to join Ticketmaster as we continue to evolve and innovate within the live entertainment space. As part of a global leader in ticketing and live event experiences, you’ll gain exposure to complex accounting processes while contributing to a fast-paced, high-impact finance team.

** WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING*
* * Prepare and record month-end journal entries to support accurate and timely financial close.
* Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts monthly to ensure SOX compliance and financial accuracy.
* Investigate and resolve reconciling items by partnering with internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
* Maintain amortization and accrual schedules to support financial reporting requirements and prepare journal entries to book accruals and expenses.
* Maintain schedules supporting ticketing revenue deferral to ensure accurate revenue recognition.
* Ensure compliance with GAAP and company procedures/policies, including SOX requirements
* Support internal and external audits, including quarterly and annual SOX audit requirements in a timely manner.
* Assist in preparing ad hoc financial analyses and schedules for internal management reporting.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounting processes and ensure data integrity..  
** WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)*
* * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* 5+ years of accounting experience in high-volume transactional environments ideally in revenue accounting, contract accounting and entertainment/ticketing.
* Advanced Excel proficiency required
* Experience using an ERP/general ledger system required, preferably in SAP and/or Oracle is preferred.
* Possess excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment  
** BENEFITS & PERKS
** Through our ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ program, we provide benefits across six key pillars:
* ** HEALTH**:
Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family, with access to a health care concierge, and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
* ** YOURSELF**:
Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
* ** WEALTH**: 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
* ** FAMILY**:
New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
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