Senior Accountant I

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Senior Accountant I supporting accounting operations in a fast-paced environment for Live Nation Concerts. Manage event accounting processes, reconciliations, and collaborate with operations teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring assigned deadlines are met.
  • Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Maintain the general ledger and supporting balance sheet reconciliations for multiple venues.
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Analyze financial results and explain significant variances.
  • Prepare and reconcile event profit and loss (P&L) reports following each event, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation in partnership with operations.
  • Reconcile event financial results and investigate variances between event settlements and supporting documentation.
  • Partner with the operations team to ensure timely processing of artist settlement payments.
  • Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and cash activity to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Prepare information and supporting schedules for tax reporting processes.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and ensuring timely responses.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation, standardization, and continuous process improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support operational initiatives.
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes
  • Experience preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and performing account reconciliations
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, and data analysis
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
  • Experience with Oracle, Oracle Fusion, or similar ERP systems
  • Experience supporting accounting for multiple entities, locations, or business units preferred
  • CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Benefits:

  • 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)
  • Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
  • 401(k) program with company match, stock reimbursement program
  • New parent programs including caregiver leave, plus fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
  • Career and skill development programs with School of Live, tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment
  • Volunteer time off, crowdfunding match