Senior Accountant

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Location: Work from Home - Beverly Hills, California

Division: Ticketmaster

Line Manager: Senior Manager, Accounting

Contract Terms: Permanent, Full-Time

THE TEAM

Ticketmaster is a division of Live Nation Entertainment.  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 for the Capitalized Software/Fixed Assets team.  The role will primarily be responsible for preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations related to internal software development and fixed assets. Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter, highly organized and is proficient in Microsoft Excel and other enterprise level accounting software (i.e., Oracle Financials and/or SAP). This position is primarily work from home with occasional onsite meetings in our Beverly Hills, California office. The ideal candidate would be located within a commutable distance to Beverly Hills.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Review and manage the accounting for capitalized software development project assets in multiple currencies, including tracking accounting entries from inception of a development project through to placing the asset in service.
• Prepare monthly internal labor and external consulting schedules related to software development projects, ensuring that employee and consultant capitalized costs are posted accurately and timely.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for the monthly financial close process, including accruals and depreciation expense.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations for CIP and Fixed Asset accounts including tie outs to subledger.
• Work with internal stakeholders from accounting, finance and operations to resolve financial inquiries or issues that arise.
• Prepare schedules in support of internal and external audits including quarterly and annual SOX and financial audits.
• Prepare ad hoc schedules and participate in special projects as requested by management.
• Participate in special projects as requested by management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of professional accounting experience in a comparable role.
• Experience with capitalized software development and fixed asset accounting, preferred
• Experience with Oracle Financials ERP systems including working knowledge of Oracle Projects & Fixed Assets modules, preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP formulas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)

• Motivated self-starter, detail-oriented, and highly organized.
• Has strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to work overtime to meet financial reporting deadlines as needed.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Our motto is ‘Taking Care of Our Own’ through 6 pillars of benefits:

• HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• YOURSELF: Paid time off policy including holidays, sick time, and day off for your birthday, free concert tickets
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
• FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and infertility support
• CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
• OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network

LIFE AT TICKETMASTER

We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company.

Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision.

We do it all with an intense passion for live events and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about 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.

Our work is guided by our values:

Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen.

Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team.

Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent.

Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

Ticketmaster strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. 

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Ticketmaster will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Ticketmaster also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Ticketmaster will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Ticketmaster recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Ticketmaster may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.

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The expected compensation for this position is:

** Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.